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Westphalia

Kansas · 163 residents · 0.198 sq mi
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Westphalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $22,500. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
−1%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.3
−18%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
811251702142581990201020202024Westphalia
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,667
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,363
+39%since 2000
from $10,305 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−50.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+59%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(144)
Black1.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(5)
Diversity Score17.7%(29)
Diversity Score
18
+282%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
46.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westphalia, Kansas?

Westphalia, Kansas has about 163 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westphalia, Kansas?

The typical household in Westphalia, Kansas earns about $21,667 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 $22,500, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Westphalia, Kansas?

About 13.8% 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 3.8% 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 3 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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