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 and the county seat of Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 740.
History
Westmoreland was platted in 1871. It was named after Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
On April 30, 2024, an EF3 tornado struck Westmoreland, causing one death and three injuries, destroying 22 homes, and damaging 13 homes that are still livable.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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 Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 778 people, 301 households, and 192 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,496.2 inhabitants per square mile (577.7/km2). There were 337 housing units at an average density of 648.1 per square mile (250.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.
There were 301 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Education
The community is served by Rock Creek USD 323 public school district, which was formed through school unification by consolidating St. George and Westmoreland schools. Rock Creek High School is located approximately halfway between the two communities, and its mascot is Rock Creek Mustangs. Westmoreland Elementary School is located in Westmoreland.
Westmoreland High School was closed through school unification in 1991. The Westmoreland High School mascot was Westmoreland Wildcats.
Notable people
- Benjamin Butler, painter
- Billie Moore, basketball coach, member of the Basketball Hall of Fame
- Frank Wiziarde, better known as "Whizzo the Clown"
See also
In Spanish: Westmoreland (Kansas) para niños
