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County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.704
State:
Mississippi

University is a CDP located in Lafayette County, Mississippi. University has a 2025 population of 4,550 . University is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 21.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,749 in 2020.

The median age in University is 19.2 years: 19.4 years for males, and 19.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.9 males.

4.5K
Total Population
6,460
Density (mi²)
24 0.53%
Growth

University Population

University Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of University includes 74.24% White, 11.88% Black or African American, 3.39% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (74.24%)

Black or African American (11.88%)

Two or more races (9.49%)

Asian (3.39%)

Native American (1%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White3,63774.24%
Black or African American58211.88%
Two or more races4659.49%
Asian1663.39%
Native American491%

University Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)