University Park, FL

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2019 Population

26,620

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

41.7

1.46% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.9%

16.9% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$54,667

2019 Median Property Value

$312,200

2019 Employed Population

13,135

About

In 2019, University Park, FL had a population of 26.6k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $54,667.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in University Park, FL are White (Hispanic) (83%), White (Non-Hispanic) (7.07%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (1.17%).

None of the households in University Park, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

77.1% of the residents in University Park, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in University Park, FL are Florida International University (17,393 degrees awarded in 2020) and Florida Career College-Miami (207 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in University Park, FL was $312,200, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

Most people in University Park, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in University Park, FL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

University Park, FL is home to a population of 26.6k people, from which 77.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 60.8% of University Park, FL residents were born outside of the country (16.2k people).

In 2019, there were 11.7 times more White (Hispanic) residents (22.1k people) in University Park, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.88k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

77.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2019, 77.1% of University Park, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in University Park, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in University Park, FL

White (Hispanic)
22.1k ± 980
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.88k ± 336
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.09k ± 240

85.3%

Hispanic Population

22.7k people

85.3% of the people in University Park, FL are hispanic (22.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in University Park, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,006,483 ± 24,039 people
Haiti
335,997 ± 14,118 people
Colombia
281,766 ± 12,945 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,006,483 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 335,997 and Colombia with 281,766.

Foreign-Born Population

60.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

16.2k people

61.7%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

16.2k people

As of 2019, 60.8% of University Park, FL residents (16.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in University Park, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
143 ± 149
Gulf War (2001-)
98 ± 73
Vietnam
49 ± 49

University Park, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of University Park, FL employs 13.1k people. The largest industries in University Park, FL are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,168. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.1k

2019 Value

± 978

In 2019, there were 13.1k employees (± 978) in University Park, FL.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in University Park, FL, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University Park, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.1k

2019 Value

± 978

In 2019, there were 13.1k employees (± 978) in University Park, FL.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in University Park, FL, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of University Park, FL, though some of these residents may live in University Park, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in University Park, FL awarded 17,600 degrees. The student population of University Park, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 25,293 male students and 34,047 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in University Park, FL are Hispanic or Latino (11,134 and 69.6%), followed by Black or African American (2,051 and 12.8%), White (1,784 and 11.2%), and Asian (487 and 3.04%).

The largest universities in University Park, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida International University (17,393 and 98.8%) and Florida Career College-Miami (207 and 1.18%).

The most popular majors in University Park, FL are General Psychology (1,446 and 8.22%), General Business Administration & Management (995 and 5.65%), and General Biological Sciences (846 and 4.81%).

The median tuition cost in University Park, FL for a public four year colleges is $4,721 for in-state students and $16,529 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in University Park, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 59,340 (42.6% men and 57.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 59,340 students enrolled in University Park, FL, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 38,354 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
1,370 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
826 degree-majors awarded
General Hospitality Management
641 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University Park, FL was General Psychology with 1,370 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in University Park, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Florida International University
17,393 degrees awarded
Florida Career College-Miami
207 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida International University with 17,393 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 6,883 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University Park, FL, which is 0.642 times less than the 10,717 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 11,134 degrees mean that there were 5.43 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,051 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,721) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,844) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Measure

In 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.93M), Some college (3.6M), and Bachelors Degree (3.09M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in University Park, FL was $312,200 in 2019, which is 1.36 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between N/A and 2019 the median property value increased from N/A to $312,200, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in University Park, FL is 65.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in University Park, FL have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in University Park, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$312,200

Median Property Value 2019

±$15,853

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Median Property Taxes

±N/A

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In University Park, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in University Park, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.1%

Homeownership

2019

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2019

In 2019, 65.1% of the housing units in University Park, FL were occupied by their owner.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in University Park, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 89.06
Census Tract 89.07

The following map shows all of the places in University Park, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,667

Median Household Income

± $7,194

7.5k

Number of Households

± 643

In 2019, the median household income of the 7.5k households in University Park, FL was $54,667.

The following chart displays the households in University Park, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for University Park, FL is from Florida.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (7.23%)
Walked (4.71%)

In 2019, 81.2% of workers in University Park, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.23%) and those who walked to work (4.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in University Park, FL have a similar commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in University Park, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in University Park, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in University Park, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in University Park, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University Park, FL (2.82k out of 23.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.3% of the population of University Park, FL has health coverage, with 36.1% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 20.9% on non-group plans, and 0.571% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Miami-Dade County, FL see 1243 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.51% decrease from the previous year (1262 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1433 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 586 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Miami-Dade County, FL.

1,243 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Miami-Dade County, FL

Primary care physicians in Miami-Dade County, FL see an average of 1,243 patients per year. This represents a 1.51% decrease from the previous year (1,262 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Miami-Dade County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.7%

Uninsured

36.1%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

20.9%

Non-Group

0.571%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in University Park, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.