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West Mineral

Kansas · 154 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 $36,667. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,600. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154
−37%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+41%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
981441912372841990201020202024West Mineral
2024154
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,409
+2%since 2000
from $15,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
4.5% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(121)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(7)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other9.7%(15)
Diversity Score38.6%(59)
Diversity Score
39
+520%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mineral, Kansas?

West Mineral, Kansas has about 154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Mineral, Kansas earns about $36,667 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 $33,600.

How educated are people in West Mineral, Kansas?

About 15.5% 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 8.1% of people in West Mineral, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Mineral, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Mineral, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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