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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wanatah

Indiana · 1,013 residents · 1.399 sq mi
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Wanatah is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $97,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,013
+18%since 1990
from 860 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.2
+9%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8219381K1K1K1990201020202024Wanatah
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.2%(73)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.3%(74)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.5%(66)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.6%(57)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.7%(48)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.8%(150)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.5%(157)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5418.3%(185)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.5%(76)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.4%(75)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.9%(40)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.2%(12)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,721 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,945
+66%since 1990
from $12,044 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $415 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
12.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(844)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(975)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0.2%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(39)
Dominican1.2%(14)
Ancestry
German22.7%(267)
Irish16%(188)
American7%(82)
English6.5%(76)
Polish6.4%(75)
Italian6.1%(72)
Swedish3.9%(46)
Hungarian1.4%(17)
Russian1.3%(15)
Dutch0.9%(11)
French0.8%(10)
Slovak0.8%(10)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.8%(9)
Portuguese0.8%(9)
Norwegian0.7%(8)
Scottish0.7%(8)
Czech0.5%(6)
Canadian0.3%(4)
Welsh0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−35%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.5%(94)
Married62.8%(241)
Widowed1.8%(7)
Divorced10.9%(42)
Women 15+
Never married16.7%(67)
Married63.3%(254)
Widowed11%(44)
Divorced9%(36)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanatah, Indiana?

Wanatah, Indiana has about 1,013 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wanatah, Indiana?

The typical household in Wanatah, Indiana earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wanatah, Indiana expensive?

In Wanatah, Indiana, the median home is worth about $97,900, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Wanatah, Indiana?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wanatah, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wanatah, Indiana?

About 5.3% of people in Wanatah, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wanatah, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Wanatah, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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