West Plains township is located in Meade County Kansas. West Plains township has a 2024 population of 1,142. West Plains township is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually but its population has decreased by -2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,169 in 2020.
The average household income in West Plains township is $96,547 with a poverty rate of 11.49%. The median age in West Plains township is 31.6 years: 32.4 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Plains township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 808 | 60.66% |
| Other race | 349 | 26.2% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 10.66% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 487 | 2.74 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 238 | 3.91 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 128 | 1.02 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Female | 96 | 2.32 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Male | 25 | 1.88 | 92 | 8 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 10.58% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 12.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 9.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 10.58% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 16.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 109 | 14.42% |
| Some College | 195 | 25.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 417 | 405 | 127 |
| Hispanic | 310 | 133 | 17 |
| Other Race | 200 | 48 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,844 | $79,286 | $39,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,000 | $80,662 | $64,688 |
| High School Graduate | $63,750 | $76,389 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,354 | $50,363 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,818 | $68,393 | $48,125 |
| Some College | $56,875 | $67,778 | $40,000 |
$56,818
Average Earnings
$68,393
Average Male
$48,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.17% of West Plains township residents speak only English, while 47.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 684 | 109 | 15.94% |
| Multiple | 142 | 78 | 54.93% |
| White | 592 | 44 | 7.43% |
| Other | 349 | 29 | 8.31% |
11.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.1%
Male Poverty Rate
15.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Plains township is Multiple, with 54.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Plains township is White, with 7.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.62% |
| High School | 7.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.45% |
| Female Employed | 17.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,042 | $105,479 |
| Households | $75,234 | $96,547 |
| Married Families | $101,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,500 | $44,391 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 3.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.26%
Born in West Plains township
76.73%
Native Born
23.27%
Foreign Born
16.59%
Non Citizen
6.68%
Naturalized
76.73% of West Plains township residents were born in the United States, with 55.26% having been born in Kansas. 16.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,157 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 1,154 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 1,151 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 1,148 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 1,145 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 1,142 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 1,139 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 1,136 | -20 | -1.73% |
| 2021 | 1,156 | -13 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 1,169 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 1,170 | -18 | -1.52% |
| 2018 | 1,188 | -38 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 1,226 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 1,225 | -22 | -1.76% |
| 2015 | 1,247 | -14 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 1,261 | 22 | 1.78% |
| 2013 | 1,239 | -28 | -2.21% |
| 2012 | 1,267 | -40 | -3.06% |
| 2011 | 1,307 | -19 | -1.43% |
| 2010 | 1,326 | 0 | 0% |