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Wanakah

New York · 3,199 residents · 1.204 sq mi
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Wanakah is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,393. Population has declined 5% since 2011. Median home value is $111,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
3,199
−5%vs 2011
vs 3,356 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,657 / sq mi
−5%vs 2011
vs 2,787 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+7%vs 2011
vs 43.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K201020202024Wanakah
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,393
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,899 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,735
−6%vs 2011
vs $40,998 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.516 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $115,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $913 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−25.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.9% in 2011
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
+21.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+2%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,302)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(14)
Diversity Score4%(134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,073)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(53)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score7.1%(229)
Diversity Score
7
+80%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 25.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% 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
4.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
Female
50.8%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanakah, New York?

Wanakah, New York has about 3,199 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wanakah, New York?

The typical household in Wanakah, New York earns about $68,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wanakah, New York expensive?

In Wanakah, New York, the median home is worth about $111,000, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Wanakah, New York?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wanakah, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wanakah, New York?

About 4.5% of people in Wanakah, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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