University (Hillsborough County), Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

University (Hillsborough County) is a mid-sized community located in Florida, within Hillsborough County. The total population is 48,127. It ranks as the 85th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in University (Hillsborough County) is 28.0 years. This is 34% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in University (Hillsborough County) is $37,207. This is 50% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.0%. This is 194% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $164,900. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 12.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 81% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

University (Hillsborough County) is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.8%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.6% vs 14.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.7% vs 2.9%).

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for University (Hillsborough County), Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.