Population 4,029 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Western 49-63
Household size in Western 49-63
| Period | Western 49-63 | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Western 49-63 is a place of small households, averaging 2.10 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.27, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Western 49-63
| Period | Western 49-63 | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.0 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 38.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 39.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Western 49-63 is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Western 49-63
| Period | Western 49-63 | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Western 49-63: 5.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Western 49-63 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Kansas City neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Western 49-63
Renters in Western 49-63
| Period | Western 49-63 | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 31.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 33.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 34.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 34.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.3% of households in Western 49-63 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 29.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Kansas City neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Western 49-63
| Period | Western 49-63 | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 7.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in Western 49-63 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Few Kansas City neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only three of 45.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Western 49-63
| Period | Western 49-63 | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1977 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1938 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Western 49-63 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1938, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of Kansas City's 45 neighborhoods, only two have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Western 49-63
| Period | Western 49-63 | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $929 | $897 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,237 | $980 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,499 | $1,095 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,644 | $1,395 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$715 | +$498 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Western 49-63 pays $1,644 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Kansas City area overall ($1,395). Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of Kansas City's 45 neighborhoods, only two have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Western 49-63
Bachelor's degrees in Western 49-63
| Period | Western 49-63 | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.1% | 33.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 34.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.9% | 37.1% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.7% | 39.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Western 49-63 is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Few Kansas City neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates: only three of 45.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Western 49-63
| Period | Western 49-63 | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 90.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 90.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.4% | 91.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.3% | 92.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Western 49-63: 99.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of Kansas City's 45 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Western 49-63
| Period | Western 49-63 | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Western 49-63 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Kansas City area overall (4.0%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Western 49-63 compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western 49-63 | 2.10 | 35.6 | 5.0% | 18.3% | 4.4% | 1938 | $1,644 | 70.7% | 99.3% | 4.8% |
| Eastern 49-63 | 2.34 | 29.3 | 9.3% | 50.2% | 7.0% | 1938 | $1,395 | 51.8% | 90.1% | 10.6% |
| Blue Hills | 2.24 | 34.8 | 20.9% | 46.9% | 21.8% | 1944 | $1,302 | 22.3% | 92.7% | 7.8% |
| South Plaza | 1.65 | 39.9 | 4.7% | 58.0% | 29.9% | 1974 | $1,734 | 81.8% | 98.9% | 3.6% |
| North Town Fork Creek | 2.17 | 41.7 | 17.9% | 48.4% | 15.0% | 1949 | $833 | 13.2% | 80.5% | 8.2% |
| Southmoreland | 1.58 | 33.1 | 3.2% | 62.5% | 18.7% | 1953 | $1,238 | 65.1% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| Blenheim Square | 2.45 | 35.1 | 22.1% | 54.6% | 17.9% | 1948 | $1,030 | 20.6% | 87.0% | 6.3% |
| West Plaza | 1.59 | 35.3 | 5.7% | 66.1% | 10.0% | 1948 | $1,434 | 71.6% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| Tower Homes | 2.08 | 37.8 | 5.4% | 20.1% | 6.3% | 1943 | $1,375 | 72.6% | 97.3% | 2.9% |
| East Meyer | 2.61 | 39.6 | 13.4% | 39.8% | 13.8% | 1948 | $1,305 | 19.5% | 84.6% | 11.0% |
| Ward Parkway | 2.16 | 43.8 | 4.0% | 22.0% | 5.9% | 1940 | $1,392 | 65.1% | 97.9% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: South Hill, Bloomington, IL · Lowry Hill, Minneapolis, MN · Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride, Kansas City, MO · McClure Park, Tulsa, OK · River Park, Sacramento, CA · San Pedro, Robstown, TX · Santa Clara Heights, Santa Clara, UT · Second Creek, Mobile, AL · Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA · Skybrook, Huntersville, NC
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Western 49-63. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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