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Westwood Hills

Kansas · 359 residents · 0.064 sq mi
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Westwood Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,563. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $355,600. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 95% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
359
−5%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,609 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 5,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+15%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3473844224594971990201020202024Westwood Hills
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,563
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,812 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,219
+56%since 2000
from $48,256 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,563
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,063 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(329)
Black1.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(11)
Asian1.9%(7)
Other1.8%(7)
Diversity Score19.5%(70)
Diversity Score
20
+38%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
74.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood Hills, Kansas?

Westwood Hills, Kansas has about 359 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westwood Hills, Kansas earns about $96,563 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 $355,600, and the typical rent is about $1,563 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood Hills, Kansas?

About 82.9% 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 2.4% of people in Westwood Hills, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwood Hills, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwood Hills, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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