CITY
Wawaka
Indiana · 85 residents · 0.76 sq mi
The short version
Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 17 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2022 – 2024
202485
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance65.5%
Professional, scientific, technical65.5%
Transportation & warehousing18.2%
Wholesale trade16.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
77.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Wawaka, Indiana?
Wawaka, Indiana has about 85 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Wawaka, Indiana?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wawaka, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Wawaka, Indiana?
About 35.3% of people in Wawaka, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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IndianaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024