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Wakarusa

Kansas · 242 residents · 4.965 sq mi
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Wakarusa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $222,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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
242
+7%since 2019
from 226 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
49 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 46 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+60%since 2019
from 31.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
171233295357419201020202024Wakarusa
2024209
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,917
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,501
−9%since 2019
from $31,291 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 61.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade34%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $185,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 79.0% in 2019
13.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(9)
Diversity Score14.7%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(211)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(11)
Diversity Score25.1%(61)
Diversity Score
25
+70%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−1%since 2019
from 27.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Female
40.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakarusa, Kansas?

Wakarusa, Kansas has about 242 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakarusa, Kansas?

The typical household in Wakarusa, Kansas earns about $77,917 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 $222,000.

How educated are people in Wakarusa, Kansas?

About 0.0% 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 4.5% 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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