Wanatah is a town located in LaPorte County Indiana. Wanatah has a 2024 population of 983. Wanatah is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -1.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,003 in 2020.
The average household income in Wanatah is $82,776 with a poverty rate of 14.61%. The median age in Wanatah is 41 years: 37 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wanatah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,095 | 96.39% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 2.99% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.44% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 489 | 2.32 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.22 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 210 | 3.18 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Male | 34 | 2.47 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 28 | 4.29 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
82.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 2.53% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 15.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 94 | 11.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 3.29% |
| High School Graduate | 371 | 46.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 154 | 19.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 745 | 726 | 109 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 35 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 26 | 2 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 25.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,500 | $60,000 | $58,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,810 | $55,000 | $36,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $23,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,607 | $57,273 | $40,064 |
| Some College | $40,682 | $70,417 | $40,295 |
$41,607
Average Earnings
$57,273
Average Male
$40,064
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.83% of Wanatah residents speak only English, while 2.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,084 | 160 | 14.76% |
| Multiple | 34 | 6 | 17.65% |
14.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.5%
Male Poverty Rate
15.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wanatah is Multiple, with 17.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wanatah is White, with 14.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.56% |
| Some College | 11.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.71% |
| Male Employed | 14.06% |
| Female Employed | 8.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,688 | $100,015 |
| Households | $67,917 | $82,776 |
| Married Families | $115,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,066 | $58,947 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 5.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.48%
Born in Wanatah
98.33%
Native Born
1.67%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
98.33% of Wanatah residents were born in the United States, with 85.48% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 958 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 963 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2027 | 968 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 973 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 978 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 983 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2023 | 988 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 995 | -10 | -1% |
| 2021 | 1,005 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,003 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 1,006 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,011 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 1,015 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 1,019 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 1,024 | -6 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 1,030 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 1,031 | -6 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 1,037 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 1,039 | -8 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 1,047 | 0 | 0% |