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Westphalia

Missouri · 258 residents · 0.373 sq mi
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Westphalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,159. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,800. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−19%vs 2000
vs 320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.4
+15%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2353053764465171990201020202024Westphalia
2024415
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 55.8%(15)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.4%(19)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145%(13)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 193.9%(10)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.4%(19)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3412%(31)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 448.9%(23)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 547%(18)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6410.1%(26)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7417.1%(44)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 8414.7%(38)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.8%(2)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,159
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,833 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,566
−37%vs 2000
vs $18,496 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.0%
+7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,800
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$175
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $306 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.5% in 2000
27.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westphalia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(311)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Colombian4.1%(17)
Mexican0.5%(2)
Cuban0.2%(1)
Ancestry
German49.9%(207)
Irish9.9%(41)
American9.6%(40)
English3.9%(16)
Norwegian1.9%(8)
French1.7%(7)
Russian0.7%(3)
Scottish0.7%(3)
Italian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest South American population · Largest Colombian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.7%
−22.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+86%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.6%(56)
Married53.7%(87)
Widowed6.8%(11)
Divorced4.9%(8)
Women 15+
Never married20.1%(31)
Married46.8%(72)
Widowed16.9%(26)
Divorced16.2%(25)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westphalia, Missouri?

Westphalia, Missouri has about 258 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Westphalia, Missouri?

The typical household in Westphalia, Missouri earns about $22,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westphalia, Missouri expensive?

In Westphalia, Missouri, the median home is worth about $41,800, and the typical rent is about $175 a month.

How educated are people in Westphalia, Missouri?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Westphalia, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westphalia, Missouri?

About 14.0% of people in Westphalia, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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