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West Mineral

Kansas · 243 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 $31,042. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $23,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
+2%since 1990
from 239 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
721 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 709 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
−4%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
981441912372841990201020202024West Mineral
2024154
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,042
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,583 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,176
+116%since 1990
from $7,028 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.4%
−8.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 91.1% in 1990
12.0% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−25%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+20.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mineral, Kansas?

West Mineral, Kansas has about 243 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Mineral, Kansas earns about $31,042 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 $23,800, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in West Mineral, Kansas?

About 9.0% 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 15.4% of people in West Mineral, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Mineral, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Mineral, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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