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Wakarusa

Kansas · 260 residents · 4.965 sq mi
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Wakarusa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,656. Population has declined 11% since 2011. Median home value is $102,700. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
260
−11%vs 2011
vs 293 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
−11%vs 2011
vs 59 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
−15%vs 2011
vs 57.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
171233295357419201020202024Wakarusa
2024209
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,656
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,932 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,840
−9%vs 2011
vs $39,559 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−22.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.321 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $86,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−46.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.2% in 2011
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.8
+27%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.7%(169)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(243)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(10)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(32)
Diversity Score
12
−79%vs 2011
vs 58 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 20.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
+11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Female
43.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakarusa, Kansas?

Wakarusa, Kansas has about 260 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakarusa, Kansas?

The typical household in Wakarusa, Kansas earns about $57,656 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 $102,700.

How educated are people in Wakarusa, Kansas?

About 23.7% 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 0.0% of people in Wakarusa, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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