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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westwood

Kansas · 1,533 residents · 0.411 sq mi
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Westwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,185. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $129,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,533
−14%since 1990
from 1,776 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,730 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 4,321 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+2%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Westwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,185
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,776 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,048
+60%since 1990
from $19,422 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$832
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $622 in 1990
US average: $602
87.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
12.4% rent
2.6
+29%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,739)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(70)
Asian0.7%(13)
Diversity Score13.9%(246)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,409)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(78)
Asian1.7%(26)
Diversity Score16.9%(260)
17
+22%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.1%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 40.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.7%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−36%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Westwood, Kansas?

Westwood, Kansas has about 1,533 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Kansas?

The typical household in Westwood, Kansas earns about $49,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood, Kansas expensive?

In Westwood, Kansas, the median home is worth about $129,700, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, Kansas?

About 51.1% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood, Kansas?

About 4.2% of people in Westwood, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwood, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwood, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 243 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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