University (Orange County), Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

University (Orange County) is a mid-sized community located in Florida, within Orange County. The total population is 41,902. It ranks as the 100th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in University (Orange County) is 20.4 years. This is 52% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 5.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in University (Orange County) is $59,852. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.0%. This is 114% 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 8.4%. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $298,900. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 37.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in University (Orange County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.1%. The Black or African American population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.7% vs 2.9%).

Education

34.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as 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 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for University (Orange 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.