University Park, Texas
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University Park is a city located in Dallas County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 23,324. The city is home to Southern Methodist University and is well-known through the Dallas area as home to the wealthy and elite social classes. Like its neighbor, Highland Park, it is an island within the municipality of Dallas. Together, Highland Park and University Park form the Park Cities, which share many joint services such as police and schools.
Geography
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Location of University Park, Texas
University Park is located at 32°50'58" North, 96°47'31" West (32.849544, -96.791991)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.7 km² (3.7 mi²). 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.27% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 23,324 people, 8,005 households, and 5,291 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,420.8/km² (6,269.2/mi²). There are 8,492 housing units at an average density of 881.4/km² (2,282.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.33% White, 1.43% African American, 0.22% Native American, 2.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 3.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,005 households out of which 40.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% are married couples living together, 7.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% are non-families. 27.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.26.
In the city the population is spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 16.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $92,778, and the median income for a family is $140,573. Males have a median income of $100,000 versus $44,007 for females. The per capita income for the city is $63,414. 5.9% of the population and 3.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.9% of those under the age of 18 and 1.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.