Population 6,961 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Willard-Hay
Household size in Willard-Hay
| Period | Willard-Hay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.05 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.14 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.54 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Willard-Hay run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.07, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Willard-Hay
| Period | Willard-Hay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.6 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.3 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Willard-Hay is young: half of its residents are under 34.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 30.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Willard-Hay
| Period | Willard-Hay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in Willard-Hay (23.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Minneapolis' 60 neighborhoods, only three have 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 Willard-Hay
Renters in Willard-Hay
| Period | Willard-Hay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.3% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.0% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.4% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Willard-Hay than nationally: 40.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. More than a quarter of owners (27.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.5 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 Willard-Hay
| Period | Willard-Hay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Willard-Hay is close to the national rate: 8.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Minneapolis area overall (5.7%). Vacancy has fallen 10.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Willard-Hay
| Period | Willard-Hay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Willard-Hay is a place of older homes: half were built before 1943, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the south, 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 Willard-Hay
| Period | Willard-Hay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,006 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $985 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $989 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,350 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$344 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Willard-Hay pays $1,350 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $344 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Willard-Hay
Bachelor's degrees in Willard-Hay
| Period | Willard-Hay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Willard-Hay than nationally: 28.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Minneapolis' 60 neighborhoods, only five have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Willard-Hay
| Period | Willard-Hay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.0% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Willard-Hay is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (94.0%). The share with a diploma is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Willard-Hay
| Period | Willard-Hay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Willard-Hay is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Minneapolis area overall (4.0%). Unemployment is down 7.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Willard-Hay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard-Hay | 2.53 | 34.1 | 23.8% | 40.4% | 8.7% | 1943 | $1,350 | 28.5% | 88.8% | 5.8% |
| Near North | 3.38 | 31.4 | 17.6% | 49.8% | 13.0% | 1954 | $1,249 | 32.0% | 80.2% | 3.4% |
| Jordan | 3.15 | 31.8 | 23.2% | 38.5% | 11.4% | 1945 | $1,702 | 23.4% | 88.5% | 9.0% |
| Harrison | 3.19 | 25.1 | 19.1% | 74.1% | 10.8% | 1957 | $1,032 | 32.7% | 84.1% | 12.4% |
| Hawthorne | 3.16 | 30.4 | 27.6% | 57.3% | 9.5% | 1944 | $1,313 | 15.9% | 74.7% | 14.0% |
| Folwell | 2.83 | 37.7 | 18.3% | 17.1% | 15.4% | 1939 | $1,175 | 26.5% | 85.9% | 7.1% |
| North Loop | 1.47 | 32.5 | 3.4% | 76.9% | 12.3% | 1999 | $2,183 | 74.6% | 98.0% | 2.4% |
| Lowry Hill | 1.86 | 38.7 | 3.4% | 58.2% | 7.0% | 1938 | $1,795 | 74.0% | 99.1% | 3.2% |
| Loring Park | 1.40 | 39.7 | 6.2% | 78.0% | 14.1% | 1972 | $1,232 | 58.5% | 96.0% | 4.1% |
| Downtown West | 1.36 | 36.3 | 3.7% | 76.4% | 9.8% | 1994 | $1,649 | 60.0% | 95.8% | 7.1% |
| Victory | 2.53 | 38.7 | 13.8% | 20.3% | 9.6% | 1942 | $1,545 | 39.7% | 91.1% | 7.1% |
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 Willard-Hay. 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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