West Mineral, Kansas
West Mineral: Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America
About
West Mineral is a city located in the county of Cherokee in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 185 and a population density of 213 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 170 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Mineral
| Population : | 170 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Cherokee County |
| Postal code : | 66782 |
| Area : | 0.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 902 feet / 275 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:46:22 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 196 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Mineral is located at 37°17'3"N 94°55'23"W (37.2842200, -94.9230200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Mineral decreased by 8.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 185 | - | census |
| 2011 | 183 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 181 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 179 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 178 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 176 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 174 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 172 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 172 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 171 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 170 | -0.59% | estimation process |
Schools in West Mineral
College & universities near West Mineral, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155681 | Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg (KS) | 66762 |
| 155450 | Labette Community College | Parsons (KS) | 67357-4201 |
| 178679 | Ozark Christian College | Joplin (MO) | 64801 |
| 409120 | Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Joplin (MO) | 64801 |
| 419280 | New Dimensions School of Hair Design | Joplin (MO) | 64801-5017 |
Post offices near West Mineral
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Mineral Post Office | West Mineral (KS) | 66782 |
Other cities in Cherokee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs | 3,893 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Columbus | 3,006 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| Galena | 2,824 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| Lowell | 639 | Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| Weir | 634 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| Scammon | 440 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Sherman | 143 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States |
| Roseland | 66 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America |
