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Wakarusa

Kansas · 209 residents · 4.965 sq mi
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Wakarusa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $219,600. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
209
+1%since 2023
from 207 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 42 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.2
−1%since 2023
from 65.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
171233295357419201020202024Wakarusa
2024209
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,583
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,407
−25%since 2023
from $52,441 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−23%since 2023
from 0.465 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance40%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services14.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $225,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(10)
Diversity Score11.5%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
Female
38.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakarusa, Kansas?

Wakarusa, Kansas has about 209 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakarusa, Kansas?

The typical household in Wakarusa, Kansas earns about $58,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wakarusa, Kansas expensive?

In Wakarusa, Kansas, the median home is worth about $219,600.

How educated are people in Wakarusa, Kansas?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wakarusa, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakarusa, Kansas?

About 12.4% of people in Wakarusa, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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