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NEIGHBORHOOD

West Side

Minnesota · St. Paul · 15,728 residents · 4.13 sq mi
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The short version

West Side has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,442. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $266,520. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West Side; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,728
Population density
3,808 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,442
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,065
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,520
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,431
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(7,283)
Black13.9%(2,187)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(3,422)
Asian7.9%(1,242)
Other10.1%(1,594)
Diversity Score87.8%(13,809)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(7,283)
Black13.9%(2,187)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(3,422)
Asian7.9%(1,242)
Other10.1%(1,594)
Diversity Score87.8%(13,809)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
15.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to West Side

East Side
Pop 16,169
Downtown
Pop 14,866
Western Addition
Pop 13,660
Queensboro Hill
Pop 20,405
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WEST SIDE VS
East Side
Income$77,512+4%
Home value$823,605+209%
Population16,169+3%
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WEST SIDE VS
Downtown
Income$78,496+5%
Home value$455,626+71%
Population14,866−5%
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WEST SIDE VS
Western Addition
Income$73,153−2%
Home value$955,194+258%
Population13,660−13%
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WEST SIDE VS
Queensboro Hill
Income$71,828−4%
Home value$940,698+253%
Population20,405+30%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Side, St. Paul, Minnesota?

West Side, St. Paul, Minnesota has about 15,728 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Side, St. Paul, Minnesota?

The typical household in West Side, St. Paul, Minnesota earns about $74,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Side, St. Paul, Minnesota expensive?

In West Side, St. Paul, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $266,520, and the typical rent is about $1,431 a month.

How educated are people in West Side, St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Side, St. Paul, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Side, St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 14.4% of people in West Side, St. Paul, 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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