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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Mineral

Kansas · 239 residents · 0.337 sq mi
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West Mineral has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

239
−2%vs 2000
vs 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
709 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
+5%vs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
981441912372841990201020202024West Mineral
2024154
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,583
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,042 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,028
−54%vs 2000
vs $15,176 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.8%
+8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $450 in 2000
US average: $450
91.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.0% in 2000
8.9% rent
1.0
+34%vs 2000
vs 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(15)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.6%
−20.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mineral, Kansas?

West Mineral, Kansas has about 239 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Mineral, Kansas?

The typical household in West Mineral, Kansas earns about $14,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Mineral, Kansas expensive?

In West Mineral, Kansas, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in West Mineral, Kansas?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Mineral, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Mineral, Kansas?

About 23.8% of people in West Mineral, Kansas 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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