Universal City, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Universal City, Texas had a total population of 20,189, the 160th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $74,811, which is 5% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Universal City Quick Facts
How Universal City Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,459 | 20,189 | -1.3% |
| Median household income | $77,771 | $74,811 | No clear change (-3.8%) |
| Median home value¹ | $207,128 | $269,600 | +30.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,212 | $1,315 | +8.5% |
How Universal City Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 41.4%
- Black: 7.5%
- Hispanic: 43.2%
- Asian: 4.2%
- Other: 0.3%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 4.9%
- HS Diploma: 25.6%
- Some College: 25.4%
- Associate's: 10.6%
- Bachelor's: 22.6%
- Graduate+: 11.0%
Universal City Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Bexar County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 1,479,835 | $65,056 | 17.2% | $235,700 |
| Schertz | 44,050 | $99,948 | 5.2% | $317,100 |
| Timberwood Park | 35,413 | $157,100 | 6.0% | $510,600 |
| Cibolo | 35,109 | $122,365 | 4.1% | $351,900 |
| Converse | 29,607 | $94,222 | 11.6% | $248,400 |
| Live Oak | 15,984 | $79,696 | 5.5% | $246,300 |
| Selma | 11,503 | $97,066 | 6.2% | $313,900 |
| Leon Valley | 11,446 | $59,481 | 12.9% | $253,200 |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 10,728 | $174,327 | 2.4% | $657,600 |
| Scenic Oaks | 10,569 | $174,962 | 7.8% | $563,100 |
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Population Overview
Universal City is a small city located in Texas, within Bexar County. The total population is 20,189. It ranks as the 160th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Universal City is 37.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Universal City is $74,811. This is 5% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $269,600. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Universal City is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.4%.
Education
33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Universal City, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Universal City, Texas?
Universal City, Texas has a population of 20,189 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Universal City, TX?
The median household income in Universal City is $74,811, which is 7% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Universal City, TX?
The poverty rate in Universal City is 8.8%. This means approximately 1,781 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Universal City, Texas?
Universal City's population is 41.4% White, 7.5% Black, 43.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.2% Asian.
What is the median home value in Universal City, TX?
The median home value in Universal City is $269,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x.
How educated is Universal City, Texas?
33.6% of adults (25+) in Universal City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.