With 12,837 people, Downtown West is a neighborhood in Minneapolis. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 27% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 12,237 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. That is roughly 30% ahead of 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
Land area
1.05 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.46 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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-Hispanic63.2%(8,107)
Black14.3%(1,832)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(822)
Asian9.4%(1,212)
Other6.7%(864)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(8,107)
Black14.3%(1,832)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(822)
Asian9.4%(1,212)
Other6.7%(864)
Diversity Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
