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Westwood Hills

Kansas · 400 residents · 0.064 sq mi
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Westwood Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $449,200. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. Households here earn about 169% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
400
+6%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,250 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 5,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
−4%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3473844224594971990201020202024Westwood Hills
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$164,167
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,812 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,686
+55%since 2000
from $48,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$449,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,063 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
7.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(340)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(27)
Asian2.3%(9)
Other2.7%(11)
Diversity Score29.7%(119)
Diversity Score
30
+110%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
89.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
46.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+106%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
86.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood Hills, Kansas?

Westwood Hills, Kansas has about 400 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westwood Hills, Kansas earns about $164,167 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 $449,200, and the typical rent is about $2,000 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood Hills, Kansas?

About 89.3% 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 0.6% 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 37 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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