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Westphalia

Kansas · 135 residents (2025 est.) · 0.198 sq mi
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Westphalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $37,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
−2%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
813 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:135 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
811251702142581990201020202024Westphalia
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,727
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,313
+126%since 2000
from $10,305 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
−3%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing16.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
+10%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.9%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2012
from 35.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westphalia, Kansas?

Westphalia, Kansas has about 161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westphalia, Kansas?

The typical household in Westphalia, Kansas earns about $52,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westphalia, Kansas expensive?

In Westphalia, Kansas, the median home is worth about $37,900.

How educated are people in Westphalia, Kansas?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westphalia, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westphalia, Kansas?

About 14.3% of people in Westphalia, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westphalia, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Westphalia, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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