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 $100,634 with a poverty rate of 6.69%. The median age in WaKeeney is 44.5 years: 38.2 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of WaKeeney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,732 | 94.23% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 832 | 2.14 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Married | 451 | 2.78 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.06 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Female | 72 | 2.38 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 16 | 2.69 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
77.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 2.75% |
| Associates Degree | 221 | 16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 276 | 19.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 135 | 9.78% |
| High School Graduate | 426 | 30.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.29% |
| Some College | 281 | 20.35% |
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 | 1,327 | 1,285 | 386 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 4 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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 | $63,523 | $71,538 | $50,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,531 | $95,288 | $49,167 |
| High School Graduate | $45,787 | $49,750 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,461 | $60,337 | $39,787 |
| Some College | $57,250 | $77,688 | $41,750 |
$50,461
Average Earnings
$60,337
Average Male
$39,787
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.04% of WaKeeney residents speak only English, while 0.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,661 | 111 | 6.68% |
| Multiple | 57 | 7 | 12.28% |
6.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.03%
Male Poverty Rate
10.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in WaKeeney is Multiple, with 12.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in WaKeeney is White, with 6.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.67% |
| High School | 15.17% |
| Some College | 2.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Female Employed | 7.59% |
| Male Employed | 1.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,306 | $131,068 |
| Households | $74,000 | $100,634 |
| Married Families | $109,531 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,917 | $39,246 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.0%
Male Marriage Rate
65.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 7.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
85.42%
Born in WaKeeney
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.29% of WaKeeney residents were born in the United States, with 85.42% having been born in Kansas. 0.71% 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% |