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Westphalia

Kansas · 128 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 $34,559. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $42,500. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
−22%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
−14%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
811251702142581990201020202024Westphalia
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,559
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,660
+81%since 2000
from $10,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,500
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,352
+227%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
4.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+89%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.4%(20)
Diversity Score33.8%(43)
Diversity Score
34
+630%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westphalia, Kansas?

Westphalia, Kansas has about 128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westphalia, Kansas?

The typical household in Westphalia, Kansas earns about $34,559 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 $42,500, and the typical rent is about $1,352 a month.

How educated are people in Westphalia, Kansas?

About 24.5% 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 8.9% of people in Westphalia, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westphalia, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Westphalia, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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