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Westside Connection

Michigan · Grand Rapids · 10,348 residents · 3.691 sq mi
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The short version

Westside Connection has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $266,264. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Westside Connection; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,348
Population density
2,804 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,848
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$44,149
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,264
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,013
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(8,831)
Black4.1%(422)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(479)
Asian1.7%(179)
Other4.2%(437)
Diversity Score33.2%(3,438)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(8,831)
Black4.1%(422)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(479)
Asian1.7%(179)
Other4.2%(437)
Diversity Score33.2%(3,438)
Diversity Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Foreign born
5.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, Michigan has about 10,348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The typical household in Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, Michigan earns about $78,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, Michigan expensive?

In Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, Michigan, the median home is worth about $266,264, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 9.4% of people in Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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