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Wanatah

Indiana · 1,048 residents · 1.399 sq mi
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Wanatah has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $131,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,048
+3%since 2000
from 1,013 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
749 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8219381K1K1K1990201020202024Wanatah
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,159
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,784
+19%since 2000
from $19,945 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(975)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(60)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(990)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(31)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1%(11)
Diversity Score10.4%(109)
Diversity Score
10
+78%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanatah, Indiana?

Wanatah, Indiana has about 1,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wanatah, Indiana?

The typical household in Wanatah, Indiana earns about $57,159 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 $131,000, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Wanatah, Indiana?

About 15.5% 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 11.0% 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 188 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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