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Wanakah

New York · 3,137 residents · 1.204 sq mi
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Wanakah is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,220. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $147,500. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
3,137
−2%since 2019
from 3,210 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,605 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 2,666 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
−6%since 2019
from 48.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K201020202024Wanakah
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,220
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $73,125 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,300
−5%since 2019
from $38,384 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $144,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $865 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 92.4% in 2019
5.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−1%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(3,011)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(29)
Asian2.5%(80)
Other2.8%(90)
Diversity Score14.8%(476)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,823)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(107)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other3%(95)
Diversity Score18.1%(567)
Diversity Score
18
+22%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 28.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 96.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+4%since 2019
from 21.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Female
52.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanakah, New York?

Wanakah, New York has about 3,137 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wanakah, New York earns about $75,220 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 $147,500, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Wanakah, New York?

About 29.2% 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 7.0% of people in Wanakah, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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