History of Westwood, Kansas:
– Originally occupied by Kansa and Pawnee Indians.
– Captain Joseph Parks facilitated Shawnee tribes’ removal to Kansas in the 1830s.
– Parks received 1,290 acres of land in Johnson and Wyandotte counties in an 1854 treaty.
– Formally incorporated as a city in 1949.
– Establishment of the Westwood Neighborhood Association in 1987.
Geography of Westwood, Kansas:
– Covers 0.41 square miles of land.
– Original boundaries: 47th Street to the North and Shawnee Mission Parkway to the South.
– Annexed Westport Annex and Westport View in 1960.
– Voted against consolidating with Westwood Hills in 1973.
– Neighboring city to the East: Westwood, Missouri.
Demographics of Westwood, Kansas:
– Population changes from 1950 to 2020.
– Population of 1,750 in 2020 with a median age of 36.7 years.
– Predominantly White racial makeup in 2020.
– Median household income of $79,955 in 2020.
– Poverty rates below 5% for different age groups.
Census Data for Westwood, Kansas:
– 2020 Census: 1,750 residents, 707 households, and 423 families.
– Population density: 4,268.3 inhabitants per square mile.
– Racial composition included White, African American, Asian, and more.
– Household structure with an average size of 2.34.
– Median income for households and families reported.
Comparison of 2020 and 2010 Census Data for Westwood, Kansas:
– 2010 Census recorded 1,506 people, 693 households, and 386 families.
– Population density in 2010: 3,673.2 inhabitants per square mile.
– Majority White residents in both 2020 and 2010.
– Average household size was 2.17 in 2010 with a median age of 38.8 years.
– Gender distribution was nearly equal in both years.
Westwood is a city in northeast Johnson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,750. It is the second most densely populated city in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
Westwood, Kansas | |
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 Westwood City Hall (2011) | |
 Location within Johnson County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°02′22″N 94°36′56″W / 39.03944°N 94.61556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Incorporated | 1949 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Mayor | David E. Waters |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,750 |
| • Density | 4,300/sq mi (1,600/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66205 |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-77500 |
| GNIS ID | 485660 |
| Website | westwoodks.org |
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Westwood, Kansas:
Westwood is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is a suburb of Kansas City and is known for its residential neighborhoods and community amenities. Westwood is a small, family-friendly city with a strong sense of community and a convenient location near shopping, dining, and entertainment options.