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Westphalia

Michigan · 876 residents · 1.114 sq mi
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Westphalia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $117,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

876
+12%since 1990
from 783 in 1990
1990 – 2025
786 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 703 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+23%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7628258899531K1990201020202024Westphalia
2024980
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,413 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,112
+49%since 1990
from $13,509 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$117,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$438
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
85.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
14.6% rent
2.2
+22%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(783)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.3%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(871)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−36%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westphalia, Michigan?

Westphalia, Michigan has about 876 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westphalia, Michigan?

The typical household in Westphalia, Michigan earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westphalia, Michigan expensive?

In Westphalia, Michigan, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Westphalia, Michigan?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westphalia, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westphalia, Michigan?

About 4.2% of people in Westphalia, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westphalia, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Westphalia, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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