University Place, Washington

University Place: City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

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University Place is a city located in the county of Pierce in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,144. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 34,090 inhabitants.

The city was created 136 years ago in 1887.

University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its population was 34,866 at the 2020 census. Based on per capita income, University Place ranks 81st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. 

University Place is located at (47.082796, -122.564448). It has a total area of 22.03 square miles (57 km²), of which, 22.03 square miles (57 km²) of it is land and 0.00 square miles (0 km²) of it (0%) is water. 

As of the census of 2000, there were 28,818 people, 11,190 households, and 7,791 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,242.0 people per square mile (480.3/km²). There were 12,721 housing units at an average density of 575.3/sq mi (222.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91% White, 0% African American or Black or African American 2% Native American or Alaska Native 1% Asian 4% Pacific Islander 3% from other races or 2% from two or more races Hispanic or Latino.

The city is close to Tacoma and Olympia, but far enough away to feel like its own little town. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, including biking, hiking, kayaking and fishing—and if you prefer to stay inside? Well then there's always shopping at the local mall or movie theater!

University Place residents also enjoy low crime rates (even though they're near Tacoma). The overall unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is pretty impressive when you consider that average income per capita is $42,929—that's 81st out of 522 areas in the state of Washington!

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Location of University Place on Washington map.

Quick Facts about University Place

Population : 34,090 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Washington (United States)
County : Pierce County
Postal code : 98477, 98466, 98464
Phone Area Codes : 253
Altitude : 656 feet / 200, 61 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1888 (136 years ago)
Time Zone : Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00
Local time : 22:27:45 (24th November 2024)
Population growth : 8.64% (2010-2020)
Pierce County Washington Incorporated and Unincorporated areas University Place Highlighted locator map image
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Geography

University Place is located at 47°14'8"N 122°33'1"W (47.2356500, -122.5504000).

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Demographics

The population of University Place increased by 8.64% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 31,144 - census
2011 31,325 0.58% estimation process
2012 31,433 0.34% estimation process
2013 31,737 0.96% estimation process
2014 31,961 0.7% estimation process
2015 32,539 1.78% estimation process
2016 32,985 1.35% estimation process
2017 33,406 1.26% estimation process
2018 33,719 0.93% estimation process
2019 34,001 0.83% estimation process
2020 34,090 0.26% estimation process

University Place zip code is 98467. County name: Pierce, County fips: 53053

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People born in University Place (4)

People born in University Place, including cartoonist Gary Larson, long and triple jumper Andrea Geubelle, politician and lawyer, assistant district attorney, murdered in 2014 Brian Sullivan, .

List

  • Morgan Weaver (American soccer player) she was born in 18/10/1997

Schools in University Place

College & universities near University Place, WA

Code Name City ZIP
236753 Tacoma Community College Tacoma (WA) 98466-6100

Stations (14)

Amtrak & bus stations near University Place, WA

Code Name Address Type
TAC Tacoma Dome Station 1001 Puyallup Avenue RAIL
OLW Centennial Station 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. RAIL
TUK Tukwila station 7301 South 158th St. RAIL
SEA King Street Station 303 South Jackson Street RAIL
SVF Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington 2701 Alaskan Way OTHER

Post offices near University Place

Post Office Name City ZIP
University Pla Post Office Tacoma (WA) 98466

Other cities in Pierce County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pierce County , WA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Tacoma 219,945 The third most populous city in Washington.
Lakewood 59,829 The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
South Hill 52,431 Town in Virginia
Puyallup 42,569 The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
Parkland 35,803 City in Broward County, Florida, United States
Spanaway 27,227 Census designated place
Bonney Lake 22,572 City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Frederickson 18,719 Census designated place
Elk Plain 14,205 Census designated place
Edgewood 13,410 City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Artondale 12,653 Census designated place
Prairie Ridge 11,464 Census designated place
Gig Harbor 10,873 City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Sumner 10,551 City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
Fife 10,458 City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
DuPont 9,594 City in the state of Washington

Distance to Other Cities

University Place distances to largest Washington cities