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Westwood

Kansas · 1,750 residents · 0.411 sq mi
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Westwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% 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 $281,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,750
+14%since 2000
from 1,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,258 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 3,730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
−5%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Westwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,361
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,185 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,701
+47%since 2000
from $31,048 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,482
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $832 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,409)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(78)
Asian1.7%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(260)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,469)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(149)
Asian3%(53)
Other2.9%(50)
Diversity Score34%(596)
Diversity Score
34
+101%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Kansas?

Westwood, Kansas has about 1,750 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Kansas?

The typical household in Westwood, Kansas earns about $77,361 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 $281,900, and the typical rent is about $1,482 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, Kansas?

About 70.1% 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 4.3% 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 26 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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