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Downtown West

Minnesota · Minneapolis · 12,837 residents · 1.049 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,826. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $506,783. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% more than the Minneapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Downtown West; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,837
Population density
12,237 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,826
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$87,509
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$506,783
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,814
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.4%
72.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(8,107)
Black14.3%(1,832)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(822)
Asian9.4%(1,212)
Other6.7%(864)
Diversity Score70.4%(9,038)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(8,107)
Black14.3%(1,832)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(822)
Asian9.4%(1,212)
Other6.7%(864)
Diversity Score70.4%(9,038)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
Female
41.7%
Foreign born
14.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$105,583+1%
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Income$100,230−4%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota has about 12,837 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

The typical household in Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota earns about $104,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota expensive?

In Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $506,783, and the typical rent is about $1,814 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 67.5% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 13.5% of people in Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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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