Population 8,741 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mid-Westside
Household size in Mid-Westside
| Period | Mid-Westside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Mid-Westside are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.34 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mid-Westside
| Period | Mid-Westside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.2 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.5 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Mid-Westside is young: half of its residents are under 35.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.7, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mid-Westside
| Period | Mid-Westside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a third of households in Mid-Westside (33.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 9.1 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other Jacksonville neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mid-Westside
Renters in Mid-Westside
| Period | Mid-Westside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.5% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.0% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.0% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.9% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Mid-Westside: 65.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 65.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mid-Westside
| Period | Mid-Westside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.7% of the housing in Mid-Westside, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mid-Westside
| Period | Mid-Westside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Mid-Westside is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mid-Westside
| Period | Mid-Westside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $627 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $774 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $714 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $964 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$337 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mid-Westside costs $964 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $337 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mid-Westside
Bachelor's degrees in Mid-Westside
| Period | Mid-Westside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mid-Westside: 12.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Few Jacksonville neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only seven of 108.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mid-Westside
| Period | Mid-Westside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.3% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.2% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.0% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.6% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Mid-Westside never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Jacksonville's 108 neighborhoods, only nine have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mid-Westside
| Period | Mid-Westside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mid-Westside runs well above the national rate: 17.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Jacksonville neighborhood has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mid-Westside compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Westside | 2.37 | 35.2 | 33.7% | 65.9% | 18.7% | 1965 | $964 | 12.2% | 80.6% | 17.1% |
| Moncrief Park | 2.06 | 31.6 | 28.5% | 62.4% | 27.0% | 1962 | $1,168 | 5.2% | 86.7% | 7.2% |
| Grand Park | 2.16 | 47.3 | 20.1% | 45.9% | 16.8% | 1974 | $1,044 | 9.8% | 86.1% | 8.0% |
| Brentwood | 2.30 | 36.7 | 25.3% | 66.2% | 17.4% | 1961 | $896 | 12.1% | 81.8% | 12.9% |
| Springfield | 2.18 | 39.4 | 9.7% | 39.1% | 23.7% | 1943 | $1,025 | 38.4% | 87.2% | 5.8% |
| 45th and Moncrief | 2.62 | 34.2 | 37.9% | 62.8% | 16.5% | 1966 | $1,228 | 12.0% | 75.6% | 4.1% |
| Magnolia Gardens | 2.91 | 39.6 | 25.4% | 38.5% | 11.3% | 1963 | $1,121 | 22.0% | 87.9% | 19.7% |
| Downtown Jacksonville | 1.35 | 40.4 | 5.9% | 91.1% | 11.3% | 1968 | $701 | 14.0% | 78.1% | 10.0% |
| Lackawanna | 2.00 | 39.1 | 17.9% | 38.0% | 12.2% | 1951 | $1,377 | 11.6% | 76.4% | 10.6% |
| Woodstock | 2.79 | 29.0 | 32.6% | 64.3% | 17.4% | 1958 | $1,166 | 9.2% | 79.7% | 13.4% |
| Riverside | 1.68 | 42.9 | 4.6% | 66.8% | 11.3% | 1952 | $1,322 | 51.8% | 92.0% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mid-Westside. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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