Wakarusa is a town located in Elkhart County Indiana. Wakarusa has a 2024 population of 1,999. Wakarusa is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,997 in 2020.
The average household income in Wakarusa is $95,404 with a poverty rate of 8.73%. The median age in Wakarusa is 37.5 years: 34.3 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wakarusa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,218 | 89.15% |
| Other race | 113 | 4.54% |
| Asian | 57 | 2.29% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 2.09% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 1.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 749 | 3.14 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Married | 444 | 3.5 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 179 | 1.18 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 115 | 4.77 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Male | 11 | 3.55 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
84.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 11.15% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 6.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 369 | 22.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 6.07% |
| High School Graduate | 646 | 40.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 1.49% |
| Some College | 196 | 12.14% |
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 | 1,409 | 1,316 | 463 |
| Hispanic | 128 | 38 | 4 |
| Other Race | 89 | 14 | 4 |
| Asian | 41 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,833 | $66,326 | $41,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,078 | $63,750 | $82,917 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $61,875 | $33,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,938 | $60,000 | $29,821 |
| Overall | $51,974 | $65,152 | $34,947 |
| Some College | $46,023 | $68,333 | $32,039 |
$51,974
Average Earnings
$65,152
Average Male
$34,947
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.52% of Wakarusa residents speak only English, while 8.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,997 | 130 | 6.51% |
| Other | 113 | 75 | 66.37% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 75 | 35.21% |
8.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.25%
Male Poverty Rate
5.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wakarusa is Other, with 66.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wakarusa is White, with 6.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.72% |
| High School | 8.61% |
| Some College | 2.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 2.59% |
| Female Employed | 2.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,000 | $110,814 |
| Households | $78,583 | $95,404 |
| Married Families | $103,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,958 | $46,335 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
69
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| World War II | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 3.86% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 19.35% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
11%
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
81.55%
Born in Wakarusa
98.03%
Native Born
1.97%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
98.03% of Wakarusa residents were born in the United States, with 81.55% having been born in Indiana. 0.16% 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 | 2,003 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 2,002 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 2,001 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 2,001 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 2,000 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 1,999 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,999 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 2,000 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2,000 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 1,997 | 151 | 8.18% |
| 2019 | 1,846 | 9 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,837 | 11 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 1,826 | 8 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 1,818 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 1,811 | 17 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 1,794 | 12 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 1,782 | 13 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 1,769 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 1,763 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 1,756 | 0 | 0% |