Westwood Hills, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Westwood Hills, Kansas
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Location within Johnson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Founded | 1922 |
| Incorporated | 1949 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 400 |
| • Density | 6,700/sq mi (2,400/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66205
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-77525 |
| GNIS ID | 485661 |
Westwood Hills is a small city located in Johnson County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 400 people lived there. It's known for being the most crowded city in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, with many people living close together. It's right next to Kansas City, Missouri.
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A Look Back: History of Westwood Hills
Westwood Hills began in 1922. A builder named J.C. Nichols planned the area and started putting up buildings.
In 2013, Westwood Hills was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important place with historical value.
Where is Westwood Hills? Geography and Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Westwood Hills covers a total area of about 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives There? Population and Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 431 | — | |
| 1960 | 495 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 414 | −16.4% | |
| 1980 | 437 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 383 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 378 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 359 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 400 | 11.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 359 people living in 167 households. There were 105 families among these households. The city had about 5,128 people per square mile.
Most people in Westwood Hills were White (94.4%). A smaller number were African American (1.7%), Asian (1.9%), or from two or more races (1.9%). About 3.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.7% of households had children under 18. Many households (54.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.15 people. The average family had 2.65 people.
The average age of people in the city was 47.1 years old.
- 17.8% were under 18.
- 4.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 26.2% were between 25 and 44.
- 34.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.5% were 65 or older.
The city had slightly more males (50.1%) than females (49.9%).
Getting Around: Transportation
Main Roads
The main highway that goes through or near Westwood Hills is:
US-169
See also
In Spanish: Westwood Hills (Kansas) para niños
