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Wanatah

Indiana · 1,009 residents · 1.399 sq mi
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Wanatah has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $141,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,009
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,013 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
721 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+16%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8219381K1K1K1990201020202024Wanatah
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,729
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,142
+51%since 2000
from $19,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(922)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(42)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score13.1%(132)
Diversity Score
13
+122%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanatah, Indiana?

Wanatah, Indiana has about 1,009 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wanatah, Indiana?

The typical household in Wanatah, Indiana earns about $60,729 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 $141,100, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in Wanatah, Indiana?

About 12.9% 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 12.5% 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 149 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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