Wakarusa, KS

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Wakarusa Overview

243
TOTAL POPULATION
168
MALE POPULATION
75
FEMALE POPULATION
224.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
44.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,310
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,981
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,972
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
80
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
20.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wakarusa Zip Codes

Wakarusa Area Codes

Race in Wakarusa

The most populous races in Wakarusa are White / Caucasian (231 | 95.1%), and Two or more Races (12 | 4.9%).
Race in Wakarusa
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian23195.1%
Two or more Races124.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total243100.0%

Ancestry in Wakarusa

The most populous ancestries reported in Wakarusa are English (29 | 11.9%), Irish (29 | 11.9%), French (21 | 8.6%), Bhutanese (12 | 4.9%), and German (11 | 4.5%), together accounting for 42.0% of all Wakarusa residents.
Ancestry in Wakarusa
Ancestry# Population% Population
Bhutanese124.9%
Dutch10.4%
English2911.9%
French218.6%
German114.5%
Irish2911.9%
Welsh93.7%
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Immigrants in Wakarusa

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wakarusa came from Asia (12 | 4.9%), India (12 | 4.9%), and South Central Asia (12 | 4.9%), together accounting for 14.8% of all Wakarusa residents.
Immigrants in Wakarusa
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia124.9%
India124.9%
South Central Asia124.9%
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Sex and Age in Wakarusa

Sex and Age in Wakarusa

The most populous age groups in Wakarusa are Under 5 Years (43 | 25.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (23 | 30.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wakarusa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years15 (8.9%)9 (12.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)12 (16.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)23 (30.7%)
30 to 34 Years9 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years13 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years6 (3.6%)9 (12.0%)
60 to 64 Years31 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years23 (13.7%)22 (29.3%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years28 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total168 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wakarusa

Median Family Size in Wakarusa

Median Family Size in Wakarusa
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple56 (86.2%)2.86
Single Male/Father9 (13.9%)3.22
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Total Families65 (100.0%)2.91

Median Household Size in Wakarusa

Median Household Size in Wakarusa
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple56 (50.9%)2.86
Single Male/Father9 (8.2%)4.22
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Non-family45 (40.9%)-
Total Households110 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wakarusa

Out of a total of 110 households in Wakarusa, 65 (59.1%) are family households, while 45 (40.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 43, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wakarusa
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45 (40.9%)
2-Person Households43 (39.1%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households9 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households13 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (59.1%)45 (40.9%)

Female Fertility in Wakarusa

Fertility by Age in Wakarusa

Female Fertility by Age in Wakarusa
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wakarusa

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wakarusa
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wakarusa

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wakarusa
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wakarusa

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wakarusa
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Wakarusa

Income Overview in Wakarusa

Per Capita Income in Wakarusa is $33,310, while median incomes of families and households are $87,981 and $40,972 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income243$33,310
Median Family Income65$87,981
Mean Family Income65$109,088
Median Household Income110$40,972
Mean Household Income110$76,560
Income Deficit65$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2430.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)243100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2430.49

Earnings by Sex in Wakarusa

Earnings by Sex in Wakarusa
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male77 (84.6%)$0
Female14 (15.4%)$0
Total91 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wakarusa

The most common earnings brackets in Wakarusa are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (23 | 29.9%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (14 | 100.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wakarusa
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49916 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49912 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9996 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99923 (29.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total77 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wakarusa

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wakarusa
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Wakarusa

Family Income Brackets in Wakarusa

According to the Wakarusa family income data, there are 23 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Wakarusa
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992132.3%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999913.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992335.4%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+1218.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wakarusa

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wakarusa
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families43 (66.1%)$0
3-Person Families9 (13.9%)$0
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families13 (20.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total65 (100.0%)$87,981

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wakarusa

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wakarusa
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners33 (50.8%)$0
1 Earner19 (29.2%)$0
2 Earners13 (20.0%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total65 (100.0%)$87,981

Household Income in Wakarusa

Household Income Brackets in Wakarusa

With 37 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Wakarusa, accounting for 33.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Wakarusa
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001110.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993733.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991816.4%
$50,000 to $74,99998.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992320.9%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+1210.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wakarusa

The median household income in Wakarusa is $40,972, with the highest median household income of $34,479 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 37 households (33.6%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wakarusa
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years22 (20.0%)$0
45 to 64 Years37 (33.6%)$34,479
65+ Years51 (46.4%)$0
Total110 (100.0%)$40,972

Poverty in Wakarusa

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wakarusa

With 6.6% poverty level for males and 12.0% for females among the residents of Wakarusa, 65 to 74 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (47.8%) and 9 females (39.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wakarusa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (39.1%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (47.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (6.6%)9 (12.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wakarusa

According to the poverty statistics in Wakarusa, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wakarusa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years9 (100.0%)14 (60.9%)
35 to 44 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years37 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (52.2%)22 (100.0%)
75 Years and over28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (93.4%)66 (88.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wakarusa

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wakarusa
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wakarusa

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wakarusa
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wakarusa

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wakarusa
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Wakarusa

Employment by Class of Employer in Wakarusa

Among the 64 employed individuals in Wakarusa, private company employees (41 | 64.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (14 | 21.9%), and state government employees (9 | 14.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wakarusa
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4164.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1421.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees914.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total64100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wakarusa

According to the labor force statistics for Wakarusa, out of the total population over 16 years of age (164), 48.8% or 80 individuals are in the labor force, with 20.0% or 16 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 9 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 57.1% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wakarusa
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years14 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years6 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years10 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over28 (100.0%)16 (57.1%)
Total80 (48.8%)16 (20.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wakarusa

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wakarusa
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma32 (51.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree20 (69.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wakarusa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wakarusa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wakarusa
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)50 (78.1%)14 (21.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wakarusa are , and Personal Care & Service (14 | 21.9%).
Services Occupations in Wakarusa

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Wakarusa
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)50 (78.1%)14 (21.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wakarusa are , and Office & Administration (6 | 9.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wakarusa

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wakarusa
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)50 (78.1%)14 (21.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wakarusa are , and Construction & Extraction (32 | 50.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wakarusa

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wakarusa
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)50 (78.1%)14 (21.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wakarusa are , and Material Moving (12 | 18.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wakarusa

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wakarusa
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)50 (78.1%)14 (21.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wakarusa

Employment Industries in Wakarusa

The major employment industries in Wakarusa include Construction (23 | 35.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (14 | 21.9%), Retail Trade (12 | 18.8%), Educational Services (9 | 14.1%), and Manufacturing (6 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Wakarusa

Employment Industries by Sex in Wakarusa

Employment Industries by Sex in Wakarusa
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (78.1%)14 (21.9%)

Education in Wakarusa

School Enrollment in Wakarusa

The most common levels of schooling among the 52 students in Wakarusa are elementary school (24 | 46.2%), nursery / preschool (16 | 30.8%), and middle school (12 | 23.1%).
School Enrollment in Wakarusa
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1630.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School2446.2%
Middle School1223.1%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total52100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wakarusa

Out of a total of 52 students who are enrolled in schools in Wakarusa, 31 (59.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 21 (40.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wakarusa
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old9 (37.5%)15 (62.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (40.4%)31 (59.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wakarusa

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wakarusa
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total00.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wakarusa

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wakarusa

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wakarusa are males with 2 vehicles (44, accounting for 88.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (14, making up 314.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wakarusa
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles44 (88.0%)14 (100.0%)
3 Vehicles6 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wakarusa

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wakarusa are 20 to 24 minutes (32 commuters, 50.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (13 commuters, 20.3%), and 45 to 59 minutes (10 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Wakarusa
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes1320.3%
20 to 24 Minutes3250.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1015.6%
60 to 89 Minutes914.1%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Wakarusa

The most common commute times in Wakarusa are 20 to 24 minutes (18 commuters, 36.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (14 commuters, 100.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wakarusa
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes13 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes18 (36.0%)14 (100.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes9 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wakarusa

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wakarusa are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (19, 38.0%) for males and 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM (14, 100.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wakarusa
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19 (38.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM18 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wakarusa

Occupancy by Ownership in Wakarusa

Of the total 110 dwellings in Wakarusa, owner-occupied units account for 92 (83.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 18 (16.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wakarusa
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9283.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1816.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units110100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wakarusa

Occupancy by Household Size in Wakarusa
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4540.9%
2-Person Household4339.1%
3-Person Household00.0%
4+ Person Household2220.0%
Total Housing Units110100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wakarusa

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wakarusa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household34 (79.1%)9 (20.9%)
3-Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household13 (59.1%)9 (40.9%)
Total Housing Units92 (83.6%)18 (16.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wakarusa

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wakarusa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma75 (80.6%)18 (19.4%)
College/Associate Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wakarusa

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wakarusa
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years98.2%
35 to 44 Years1311.8%
45 to 54 Years00.0%
55 to 64 Years3733.6%
65 to 74 Years2320.9%
75 to 84 Years2825.5%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total110100.0%

Housing Finances in Wakarusa

Median Income by Occupancy in Wakarusa

Median Income by Occupancy in Wakarusa
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied92 (83.6%)$0
Renter-Occupied18 (16.4%)$0
Average110 (100.0%)$40,972

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wakarusa

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wakarusa
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99911 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (30.4%)9 (50.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99918 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)9 (50.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more12 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wakarusa

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wakarusa
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79947 (51.1%)9 (50.0%)
$800 to $9996 (6.5%)9 (50.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49910 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99916 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wakarusa

Housing Structures in Wakarusa

Housing Structures in Wakarusa
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10090.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other109.1%
Total110100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wakarusa

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wakarusa
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached82 (82.0%)18 (18.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (83.6%)18 (16.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wakarusa

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wakarusa
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms28 (30.4%)9 (50.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms23 (25.0%)9 (50.0%)
8 or more Rooms41 (44.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wakarusa

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wakarusa
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas92 (100.0%)9 (50.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)9 (50.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wakarusa

Household Vehicle Usage in Wakarusa
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles75 (81.5%)18 (100.0%)
3 or more Vehicles17 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wakarusa

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wakarusa

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5735
Median Property Value$260,400$193,000
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$723$0
Real Estate Taxes$3,208$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wakarusa

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wakarusa
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99946 (80.7%)35 (100.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wakarusa

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wakarusa
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (21.0%)16 (45.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)6 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)13 (37.1%)
$150,000 or more12 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wakarusa

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wakarusa
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x22 (38.6%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)19 (54.3%)
4.0x or more35 (61.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wakarusa

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wakarusa
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80011 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49910 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49936 (63.2%)6 (17.1%)
Total57 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wakarusa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wakarusa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wakarusa
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11 (25.6%)32 (74.4%)
6 to 18 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years23 (71.9%)9 (28.1%)
35 to 44 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total202 (83.1%)41 (16.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wakarusa

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wakarusa
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11 (25.6%)32 (74.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wakarusa

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wakarusa
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99965 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99929 (76.3%)9 (23.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (69.5%)32 (30.5%)
$100,000 and over24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wakarusa

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wakarusa
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 611 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)23 (71.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years9 (19.6%)37 (80.4%)
65 to 74 Years36 (80.0%)44 (97.8%)
75 Years and over28 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total84 (34.6%)181 (74.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wakarusa

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wakarusa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wakarusa

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wakarusa: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wakarusa: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wakarusa: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wakarusa: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wakarusa: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Wakarusa

Computing Device Access in Wakarusa

Computing Device Access in Wakarusa
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10191.8%
Smartphone9889.1%
Tablet8980.9%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total110100.0%

Internet Access in Wakarusa

Internet Access in Wakarusa
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2623.6%
Cellular Data Only3834.5%
Satellite Internet5045.5%
No Internet00.0%
Total110100.0%

Wakarusa Summary

Wakarusa is a small unincorporated community located in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. It is situated along the Wakarusa River, approximately 8 miles south of Topeka, the state capital. The population of Wakarusa was estimated to be around 1,000 in 2020.

History

The area that is now Wakarusa was first settled in the late 1840s by a group of settlers from Ohio. The settlement was originally known as Wakarusa Station, as it was a stop on the Santa Fe Trail. The name Wakarusa is derived from the Native American term for “swampy ground”.
In 1854, the town was officially incorporated as Wakarusa. The town grew rapidly in the late 19th century, and by the early 20th century, it had become a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several businesses, including a flour mill, a creamery, a blacksmith shop, and a general store.

Geography

Wakarusa is located in Shawnee County, Kansas, approximately 8 miles south of Topeka. The town is situated along the Wakarusa River, which flows through the area. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
The climate in Wakarusa is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average annual temperature is around 54°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 37 inches.

Economy

The economy of Wakarusa is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Wakarusa was estimated to be around 1,000. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, and 1.6% from other races.
The median household income in Wakarusa was estimated to be around $45,000 in 2020. The median home value was estimated to be around $150,000. The town has a poverty rate of around 10%.

Conclusion

Wakarusa is a small unincorporated community located in Shawnee County, Kansas. The town has a long history, dating back to the 1840s, and it has a thriving agricultural economy. The population of Wakarusa was estimated to be around 1,000 in 2020, and the town has a median household income of around $45,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wakarusa?
Total Population of Wakarusa is 243.
What is the Total Male Population of Wakarusa?
Total Male Population of Wakarusa is 168.
What is the Total Female Population of Wakarusa?
Total Female Population of Wakarusa is 75.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wakarusa?
There are 224.00 Males per 100 Females in Wakarusa.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wakarusa?
There are 44.64 Females per 100 Males in Wakarusa.
What is the Median Population Age in Wakarusa?
Median Population Age in Wakarusa is 35.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wakarusa
Average Family Size in Wakarusa is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wakarusa
Average Household Size in Wakarusa is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wakarusa?
Per Capita income in Wakarusa is $33,310.
What is the Median Family Income in Wakarusa?
Median Family Income in Wakarusa is $87,981.
What is the Median Household income in Wakarusa?
Median Household Income in Wakarusa is $40,972.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wakarusa?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wakarusa is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wakarusa?
There are 80 People in the Labor Forcein in Wakarusa.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wakarusa?
48.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Wakarusa.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wakarusa?
Unemployment Rate in Wakarusa is 20.0%.