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Wakarusa

County:
Shawnee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.965
State:
Kansas

Wakarusa is a CDP located in Shawnee County, Kansas. Wakarusa has a 2026 population of 195. Wakarusa is currently declining at a rate of -2.01% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Wakarusa is $58,583 with a poverty rate of 12.44%. The median age in Wakarusa is 65.2 years: 66 years for males, and 65.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 158.0 males.

195
Total Population
39
Density (mi²)
-4 -2.01%
Growth

Wakarusa Population

Wakarusa Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026195-4-2.01%
2025199-4-1.97%

Median Age

Overall: 65.2 years
Female: 65.1 years
Male: 66 years

Wakarusa Adults

There are 209 adults, (110 of whom are seniors) in Wakarusa.

Sex Ratio

Female: 81 (38.8%)
Male: 128 (61.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wakarusa includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White209100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White209100%

Wakarusa Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wakarusa 's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $58,583. The poverty rate stands at 12.44%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$82,386$84,117
Married Families$82,386$84,117
Households$58,583$68,038
Non Families-$48,355

$0

Average Income

$58,583

Median Household Income

12.44%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)