Wakarusa is a CDP located in Shawnee County Kansas. Wakarusa has a 2024 population of 240. Wakarusa is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually but its population has increased by 7.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 223 in 2020.
The average household income in Wakarusa is $76,560 with a poverty rate of 8.23%. The median age in Wakarusa is 35.8 years: 59.7 years for males, and 28.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wakarusa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 95.06% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 4.94% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 110 | 2.21 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Married | 56 | 2.86 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 45 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 4.22 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
83.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 115 | 70.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 49 | 29.88% |
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 | 152 | 152 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94% of Wakarusa residents speak only English, while 6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 20 | 8.66% |
8.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.55%
Male Poverty Rate
12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wakarusa is White, with 8.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wakarusa is White, with 8.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 22.45% |
| High School | 7.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,981 | $109,088 |
| Households | $40,972 | $76,560 |
| Married Families | $88,846 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,297 | $29,576 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
83.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 7.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.8%
Labor Force Participation
39%
Employment Rate
20%
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
88.07%
Born in Wakarusa
95.06%
Native Born
4.94%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.94%
Naturalized
95.06% of Wakarusa residents were born in the United States, with 88.07% having been born in Kansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 240 | -2 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 242 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 243 | 51 | 26.56% |
| 2021 | 192 | -31 | -13.9% |
| 2020 | 223 | -3 | -1.33% |
| 2019 | 226 | -31 | -12.06% |
| 2018 | 257 | 18 | 7.53% |
| 2017 | 239 | -77 | -24.37% |
| 2016 | 316 | -7 | -2.17% |
| 2015 | 323 | -75 | -18.84% |
| 2014 | 398 | 56 | 16.37% |
| 2013 | 342 | 7 | 2.09% |
| 2012 | 335 | 42 | 14.33% |
| 2011 | 293 | 33 | 12.69% |
| 2010 | 260 | 0 | 0% |