Westphalia, Kansas facts for kids
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Westphalia, Kansas
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Location within Anderson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Anderson |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Platted | 1880 |
| Incorporated | 1920 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 128 |
| • Density | 640/sq mi (246/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66093
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-77250 |
| GNIS ID | 2397285 |
Westphalia is a small city located in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 128 people. It is a quiet community with an interesting past.
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A Look Back at Westphalia
Westphalia was officially planned and mapped out in 1880. This happened when the railroad tracks were extended to reach that area. Many of the first people to build homes and businesses there were from Germany.
An important event in weather history happened in Westphalia. On April 26, 1884, the very first photograph of a tornado was taken here. The city's first post office opened its doors in June 1880, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Westphalia?
Westphalia is a small city in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers about 0.19 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 326 | — | |
| 1940 | 314 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 254 | −19.1% | |
| 1960 | 249 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 185 | −25.7% | |
| 1980 | 204 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −25.5% | |
| 2000 | 165 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 163 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 128 | −21.5% | |
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Westphalia's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 163 people lived in Westphalia. There were 62 households and 39 families in the city. The city had about 858 people per square mile (331 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Westphalia in 2010 were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Westphalia was about 30 years old. Many residents, about 37%, were under 18 years old. About 14% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education in Westphalia
Students in Westphalia are part of the Garnett USD 365 public school district. Westphalia Elementary School is located right in Westphalia. Older students attend Anderson County Junior-Senior High School in nearby Garnett.
See also
In Spanish: Westphalia (Kansas) para niños
