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Westwood Hills

Kansas · 395 residents (2025 est.) · 0.064 sq mi
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Westwood Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $190,625. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $564,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
+24%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,328 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 5,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
−7%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:395 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3473844224594971990201020202024Westwood Hills
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$190,625
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,812 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,968
+105%since 2000
from $48,256 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−13%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$564,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,250
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,063 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
3.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+10%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(351)
Black1.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian3.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(414)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(23)
Asian1.9%(9)
Other4.5%(21)
Diversity Score27%(127)
Diversity Score
27
+91%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
52.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+96%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
86.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 92.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood Hills, Kansas?

Westwood Hills, Kansas has about 469 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood Hills, Kansas?

The typical household in Westwood Hills, Kansas earns about $190,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood Hills, Kansas expensive?

In Westwood Hills, Kansas, the median home is worth about $564,000, and the typical rent is about $3,250 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood Hills, Kansas?

About 87.1% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood Hills, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood Hills, Kansas?

About 0.9% of people in Westwood Hills, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwood Hills, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwood Hills, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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