Westmoreland, Kansas facts for kids
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Westmoreland, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Pottawatomie County Court House (2009)
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Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Platted | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Named for | Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 740 |
| • Density | 1,510/sq mi (583/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
66426, 66549
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-77200 |
| GNIS ID | 2397281 |
Westmoreland is a city in Kansas, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Pottawatomie County. In 2020, about 740 people lived there.
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History of Westmoreland
Westmoreland was planned out in 1871. This means its streets and building lots were officially mapped. The city was named after Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
On April 30, 2024, a strong tornado hit Westmoreland. It was an EF3 tornado. The storm caused one death and three injuries. It also destroyed 22 homes and damaged 13 others.
Geography of Westmoreland
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 478 | — | |
| 1900 | 620 | 29.7% | |
| 1910 | 484 | −21.9% | |
| 1920 | 386 | −20.2% | |
| 1930 | 501 | 29.8% | |
| 1940 | 532 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 416 | −21.8% | |
| 1960 | 460 | 10.6% | |
| 1970 | 485 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 598 | 23.3% | |
| 1990 | 541 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 631 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 778 | 23.3% | |
| 2020 | 740 | −4.9% | |
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Westmoreland is part of the larger Manhattan, Kansas area.
How Many People Live Here? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 778 people living in Westmoreland. They lived in 301 households, and 192 of these were families. The city had about 1,496 people per square mile.
Most people in Westmoreland were White (96.5%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
- About 33.9% of households had children under 18.
- Many households (48.5%) were married couples.
- About 32.6% of households were single people living alone.
- About 17.3% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age in the city was 41.5 years old.
- About 24.9% of residents were under 18.
- About 21.5% were 65 or older.
- The city had slightly more females (52.3%) than males (47.7%).
Education in Westmoreland
The Rock Creek USD 323 public school district serves Westmoreland. This district was created by joining schools from St. George and Westmoreland.
Rock Creek High School is located between the two towns. Its sports teams are called the Rock Creek Mustangs. Westmoreland Elementary School is in Westmoreland.
Westmoreland High School closed in 1991 when the school districts combined. Its mascot used to be the Westmoreland Wildcats.
Famous People from Westmoreland
- Benjamin Butler, a painter.
- Billie Moore, a basketball coach who is in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Frank Wiziarde, also known as "Whizzo the Clown."
See also
In Spanish: Westmoreland (Kansas) para niños
