University Park City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 536 residents, 195 households, and 139 families in the city. The population density was 697 people per square mile (269.11/kmē), making its Iowa's 520th most densely populated city. There were 204 housing units at an average density of 264.9 per square mile (102.28/kmē). The average household size was 2.55 people, and the average family size was 2.99 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 25.6% under the age of 18, 17% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males. The median age was 29.8 years, the median age of male residents at 28.7 and the median age of female residents at 30.5. The racial makeup of the city was 96.27% White, 0.56% Black or African American, 0.93% American Indian, 0.19% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.31% from two or more races and 0.75% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31875, making it the 621st wealthiest city by median household income among the Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $35682, making it the 183rd lowest city by median family income in Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $14212, it is the 168th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income was $19688, The median income for males was $22273 versus $15625 for females.
In 2000, 153 pupils and students, of which 35.29% are male and 64.71% are female, 28.54% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.27% nursery or pri school, 1.31% kindergarten, 37.25% elementary school, 16.99% high school and 41.18% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 536 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 536 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 539 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 543 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 554 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 551 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 552 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 523 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 528 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 541 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 542 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| High school | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| College or graduate school | 13 | 50 | 63 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park city, Iowa | $31875 | $35682 | $14212 |
| Mahaska County, Iowa | $37314 | $43557 | $18232 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |