With 10,348 people, Westside Connection is a neighborhood in Grand Rapids. About 46% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Owners hold 76% of the housing stock. Density works out to 2,804 people per square mile. 6% of residents were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $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
Land area
3.69 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.27 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(8,831)
Black4.1%(422)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(479)
Asian1.7%(179)
Other4.2%(437)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(8,831)
Black4.1%(422)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(479)
Asian1.7%(179)
Other4.2%(437)
Diversity Score
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
