WaKeeney is a city located in Trego County Kansas. WaKeeney has a 2024 population of 1,729. It is also the county seat of Trego County. WaKeeney is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -3.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,791 in 2020.
The average household income in WaKeeney is $97,047 with a poverty rate of 9.83%. The median age in WaKeeney is 44.7 years: 38.9 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of WaKeeney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,732 | 96.17% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 825 | 2.1 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 442 | 2.71 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 290 | 1.08 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Male | 49 | 2.55 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Female | 44 | 2.27 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 4.16% |
| Associates Degree | 238 | 17.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 238 | 17.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 7.29% |
| High School Graduate | 430 | 31.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.22% |
| Some College | 282 | 20.97% |
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 | 1,307 | 1,248 | 325 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,339 | $69,375 | $36,979 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $0 | $69,000 |
| High School Graduate | $44,250 | $49,250 | $29,135 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $58,333 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,125 | $59,792 | $37,264 |
| Some College | $59,904 | $77,016 | $39,185 |
$48,125
Average Earnings
$59,792
Average Male
$37,264
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.18% of WaKeeney residents speak only English, while 0.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,633 | 140 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 18 | 90% |
| Multiple | 55 | 11 | 20% |
9.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.73%
Male Poverty Rate
9.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in WaKeeney is Hispanic, with 90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in WaKeeney is White, with 8.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Some College | 3.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 72% |
| Male Employed | 7.27% |
| Female Employed | 4.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,194 | $125,020 |
| Households | $64,890 | $97,047 |
| Married Families | $111,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,853 | $38,592 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
65.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
105
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| World War II | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 6.7% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 47.62% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
82.34%
Born in WaKeeney
99.33%
Native Born
0.67%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.33% of WaKeeney residents were born in the United States, with 82.34% having been born in Kansas. 0.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,653 | -15 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 1,668 | -15 | -0.89% |
| 2027 | 1,683 | -16 | -0.94% |
| 2026 | 1,699 | -15 | -0.88% |
| 2025 | 1,714 | -15 | -0.87% |
| 2024 | 1,729 | -16 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 1,745 | -10 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 1,755 | -26 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 1,781 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 1,791 | 40 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 1,751 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,752 | -36 | -2.01% |
| 2017 | 1,788 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 1,790 | -36 | -1.97% |
| 2015 | 1,826 | 9 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,817 | -31 | -1.68% |
| 2013 | 1,848 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 1,847 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 1,854 | -32 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 1,886 | 0 | 0% |