West Mineral, KS Demographics

A map of West Mineral's Population by Race

West Mineral, Kansas has an estimated population of 154, a less than 1% change from the 154 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.1% White, 26.0% Multiracial, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Mineral, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Mineral has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Mineral, that probability was 36.5% in 2020 and 43.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Mineral is ranked the 477th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Mineral was ranked the 464th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Mineral's White Population

108 residents of West Mineral, or 70.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Mineral is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. West Mineral ranks 610th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mineral's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of West Mineral's population has decreased from 78.6% to 70.1%.

West Mineral is less White than neighboring Roseland (87.3% White), Scammon (82.5% White), McCune (83.4% White), Cherokee (89.6% White), and Hallowell (79.5% White).

West Mineral's Black Population

0 residents of West Mineral, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Mineral is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Mineral ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mineral's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Mineral's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

West Mineral is less Black than neighboring Scammon (1.6% Black).

West Mineral's Asian Population

0 residents of West Mineral, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Mineral is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Mineral ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mineral's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Mineral's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

West Mineral's Hispanic Population

6 residents of West Mineral, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Mineral is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Mineral ranks 324th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mineral's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West Mineral's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.9%.

West Mineral is more Hispanic than neighboring Roseland (0% Hispanic), Scammon (0% Hispanic), Cherokee (1.4% Hispanic), and Hallowell (0% Hispanic). West Mineral is less Hispanic than neighboring McCune (9.4% Hispanic).

West Mineral's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Mineral, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Mineral is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Mineral ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mineral's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Mineral's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

West Mineral is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roseland (1.6% Native American/Other), Scammon (4.3% Native American/Other), McCune (0.3% Native American/Other), and Cherokee (1% Native American/Other).

West Mineral's Multiracial Population

40 residents of West Mineral, or 26.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Mineral is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Mineral ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mineral's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 110.5%. Multiracial residents' share of West Mineral's population has increased from 12.3% to 26.0%.

West Mineral is more Multiracial than neighboring Roseland (11.1% Multiracial), Scammon (11.6% Multiracial), McCune (6.8% Multiracial), Cherokee (8% Multiracial), and Hallowell (20.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.