Wakarusa, IN
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Wakarusa Overview
2,488
TOTAL POPULATION
1,211
MALE POPULATION
1,277
FEMALE POPULATION
94.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.45
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,073
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,583
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,310
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Wakarusa Zip Codes
Wakarusa Area Codes
Race in Wakarusa
The most populous races in Wakarusa are White / Caucasian (2,218 | 89.1%), Hispanic or Latino (213 | 8.6%), and Some other Race (113 | 4.5%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 57 | 2.3% |
Black / African American | 52 | 2.1% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 6 | 0.2% |
Hispanic or Latino | 213 | 8.6% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 2,218 | 89.1% |
Two or more Races | 42 | 1.7% |
Some other Race | 113 | 4.5% |
Total | 2,488 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Wakarusa
The most populous ancestries reported in Wakarusa are German (783 | 31.5%), English (297 | 11.9%), Mexican (191 | 7.7%), Irish (162 | 6.5%), and American (110 | 4.4%), together accounting for 62.0% of all Wakarusa residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 4 | 0.2% |
American | 110 | 4.4% |
Belgian | 12 | 0.5% |
British | 12 | 0.5% |
Canadian | 6 | 0.2% |
Danish | 2 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 18 | 0.7% |
English | 297 | 11.9% |
European | 40 | 1.6% |
French | 62 | 2.5% |
German | 783 | 31.5% |
Greek | 12 | 0.5% |
Haitian | 8 | 0.3% |
Hungarian | 18 | 0.7% |
Irish | 162 | 6.5% |
Italian | 21 | 0.8% |
Korean | 1 | 0.0% |
Malaysian | 56 | 2.2% |
Mexican | 191 | 7.7% |
Northern European | 4 | 0.2% |
Norwegian | 22 | 0.9% |
Pennsylvania German | 2 | 0.1% |
Romanian | 6 | 0.2% |
Samoan | 6 | 0.2% |
Scandinavian | 4 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 29 | 1.2% |
Scottish | 13 | 0.5% |
Spaniard | 22 | 0.9% |
Subsaharan African | 4 | 0.2% |
Swedish | 16 | 0.6% |
Swiss | 58 | 2.3% |
Thai | 6 | 0.2% | View All 32 Rows |
Immigrants in Wakarusa
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wakarusa came from Asia (41 | 1.7%), South Eastern Asia (41 | 1.7%), Laos (37 | 1.5%), Caribbean (8 | 0.3%), and Haiti (8 | 0.3%), together accounting for 5.4% of all Wakarusa residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 41 | 1.7% |
Caribbean | 8 | 0.3% |
Haiti | 8 | 0.3% |
Laos | 37 | 1.5% |
Latin America | 8 | 0.3% |
Philippines | 4 | 0.2% |
South Eastern Asia | 41 | 1.7% | View All 7 Rows |
Sex and Age in Wakarusa
Sex and Age in Wakarusa
The most populous age groups in Wakarusa are 35 to 39 Years (130 | 10.7%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (105 | 8.2%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 62 (5.1%) | 104 (8.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 92 (7.6%) | 69 (5.4%) |
10 to 14 Years | 125 (10.3%) | 102 (8.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 81 (6.7%) | 94 (7.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 95 (7.8%) | 50 (3.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 58 (4.8%) | 73 (5.7%) |
30 to 34 Years | 109 (9.0%) | 77 (6.0%) |
35 to 39 Years | 130 (10.7%) | 97 (7.6%) |
40 to 44 Years | 72 (5.9%) | 103 (8.1%) |
45 to 49 Years | 81 (6.7%) | 76 (5.9%) |
50 to 54 Years | 20 (1.7%) | 53 (4.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 68 (5.6%) | 105 (8.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 60 (5.0%) | 45 (3.5%) |
65 to 69 Years | 73 (6.0%) | 45 (3.5%) |
70 to 74 Years | 39 (3.2%) | 51 (4.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 13 (1.1%) | 33 (2.6%) |
80 to 84 Years | 3 (0.3%) | 17 (1.3%) |
85 Years and over | 30 (2.5%) | 83 (6.5%) |
Total | 1,211 (100.0%) | 1,277 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Wakarusa
Median Family Size in Wakarusa
The median family size in Wakarusa is 3.61 persons per family, with single female/mother families (115 | 20.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.12 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (444 | 77.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.48 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 444 (77.9%) | 3.48 |
Single Male/Father | 11 (1.9%) | 3.55 |
Single Female/Mother | 115 (20.2%) | 4.12 |
Total Families | 570 (100.0%) | 3.61 |
Median Household Size in Wakarusa
The median household size in Wakarusa is 3.14 persons per household, with single female/mother households (115 | 15.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.77 persons per household. non-family households (179 | 23.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 444 (59.3%) | 3.50 |
Single Male/Father | 11 (1.5%) | 3.55 |
Single Female/Mother | 115 (15.3%) | 4.77 |
Non-family | 179 (23.9%) | 1.18 |
Total Households | 749 (100.0%) | 3.14 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wakarusa
Out of a total of 749 households in Wakarusa, 570 (76.1%) are family households, while 179 (23.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 209, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 168.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 168 (22.4%) |
2-Person Households | 209 (27.9%) | 8 (1.1%) |
3-Person Households | 123 (16.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 124 (16.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 105 (14.0%) | 3 (0.4%) |
6-Person Households | 4 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 5 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 570 (76.1%) | 179 (23.9%) |
Female Fertility in Wakarusa
Fertility by Age in Wakarusa
Average fertility rate in Wakarusa is 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 10 (100.0%) | 50.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 10 (100.0%) | 18.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wakarusa
40.0% of women with births (10) in Wakarusa are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 4 (40.0%) | 6 (60.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4 (40.0%) | 6 (60.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Wakarusa
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 6 (60.0%) | 43.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 4 (40.0%) | 48.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 10 (100.0%) | 18.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wakarusa
60.0% of women with births in Wakarusa are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4 (40.0%) | 6 (60.0%) |
Income in Wakarusa
Income Overview in Wakarusa
Per Capita Income in Wakarusa is $31,073, while median incomes of families and households are $90,000 and $78,583 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 2,488 | $31,073 |
Median Family Income | 570 | $90,000 |
Mean Family Income | 570 | $110,814 |
Median Household Income | 749 | $78,583 |
Mean Household Income | 749 | $95,404 |
Income Deficit | 570 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,488 | 41.75% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,488 | 58.25¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 2,488 | 0.39 |
Earnings by Sex in Wakarusa
Average Earnings in Wakarusa are $46,279, $58,393 for men and $34,016 for women, a difference of 41.7%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 627 (51.3%) | $58,393 |
Female | 595 (48.7%) | $34,016 |
Total | 1,222 (100.0%) | $46,279 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wakarusa
The most common earnings brackets in Wakarusa are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (97 | 15.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (76 | 12.8%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 19 (3.0%) | 6 (1.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 44 (7.0%) | 24 (4.0%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 10 (1.6%) | 11 (1.8%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (3.7%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 2 (0.3%) | 35 (5.9%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 4 (0.6%) | 36 (6.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (2.2%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 18 (2.9%) | 12 (2.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 6 (1.0%) | 13 (2.2%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 21 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 27 (4.3%) | 68 (11.4%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 6 (1.0%) | 76 (12.8%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 25 (4.0%) | 26 (4.4%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 23 (3.7%) | 42 (7.1%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 55 (8.8%) | 37 (6.2%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 22 (3.5%) | 31 (5.2%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 97 (15.5%) | 51 (8.6%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 95 (15.1%) | 7 (1.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 93 (14.8%) | 38 (6.4%) |
$100,000+ | 60 (9.6%) | 47 (7.9%) |
Total | 627 (100.0%) | 595 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wakarusa
Average earnings in Wakarusa are $65,152 for men and $34,947 for women, a difference of 46.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,333, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $60,000. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $82,917, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $29,821.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $60,000 | $29,821 |
High School Diploma | $61,875 | $33,917 |
College or Associate's Degree | $68,333 | $32,039 |
Bachelor's Degree | $66,326 | $41,875 |
Graduate Degree | $63,750 | $82,917 |
Total | $65,152 | $34,947 |
Family Income in Wakarusa
Family Income Brackets in Wakarusa
According to the Wakarusa family income data, there are 134 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 9 | 1.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 16 | 2.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 54 | 9.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 29 | 5.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 92 | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 113 | 19.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 134 | 23.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 89 | 15.6% |
$200,000+ | 34 | 6.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wakarusa
5-person families (97 | 17.0%) account for the highest median family income in Wakarusa with $156,354 per family, while 2-person families (209 | 36.7%) have the highest median income of $40,230 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 209 (36.7%) | $80,461 |
3-Person Families | 133 (23.3%) | $77,596 |
4-Person Families | 122 (21.4%) | $120,625 |
5-Person Families | 97 (17.0%) | $156,354 |
6-Person Families | 4 (0.7%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 5 (0.9%) | $0 |
Total | 570 (100.0%) | $90,000 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wakarusa
The median family income in Wakarusa is $90,000, with families comprising 3+ earners (92) having the highest median family income of $151,500, while families with no earners (64) have the lowest median family income of $42,273, accounting for 16.1% and 11.2% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 64 (11.2%) | $42,273 |
1 Earner | 143 (25.1%) | $62,250 |
2 Earners | 271 (47.5%) | $110,268 |
3+ Earners | 92 (16.1%) | $151,500 |
Total | 570 (100.0%) | $90,000 |
Household Income in Wakarusa
Household Income Brackets in Wakarusa
With 142 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wakarusa, accounting for 19.0% of all households.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 43 | 5.7% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 40 | 5.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 76 | 10.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 49 | 6.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 142 | 19.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 139 | 18.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 137 | 18.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 89 | 11.9% |
$200,000+ | 34 | 4.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Wakarusa
The median household income in Wakarusa is $78,583, with the highest median household income of $88,500 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 276 households (36.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,857, with 18 households (2.4%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 18 (2.4%) | $32,857 |
25 to 44 Years | 276 (36.8%) | $88,500 |
45 to 64 Years | 297 (39.7%) | $84,135 |
65+ Years | 158 (21.1%) | $40,909 |
Total | 749 (100.0%) | $78,583 |
Poverty in Wakarusa
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wakarusa
With 12.2% poverty level for males and 5.3% for females among the residents of Wakarusa, 35 to 44 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 79 males (41.8%) and 14 females (17.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 8 (12.9%) | 7 (6.7%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 21 (13.0%) | 8 (9.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 4 (8.7%) | 5 (7.0%) |
15 Years | 5 (41.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 7 (4.2%) | 15 (10.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 79 (41.8%) | 4 (2.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 4 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (6.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 10 (10.1%) | 14 (17.1%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 142 (12.2%) | 63 (5.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wakarusa
According to the poverty statistics in Wakarusa, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 54 (87.1%) | 97 (93.3%) |
5 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 141 (87.0%) | 78 (90.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 42 (91.3%) | 66 (93.0%) |
15 Years | 7 (58.3%) | 34 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 44 (100.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 120 (100.0%) | 87 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 160 (95.8%) | 135 (90.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 110 (58.2%) | 196 (98.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 97 (96.0%) | 129 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 114 (100.0%) | 140 (93.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 89 (89.9%) | 68 (82.9%) |
75 Years and over | 30 (88.2%) | 65 (100.0%) |
Total | 1,017 (87.7%) | 1,125 (94.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wakarusa
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wakarusa show that 2.7% or 12 of the total 444 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.8%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 205 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 195 (97.0%) | 6 (3.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 32 (84.2%) | 6 (15.8%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 432 (97.3%) | 12 (2.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wakarusa
According to the poverty data in Wakarusa, 36.4% or 4 single-father households and 7.8% or 9 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (36.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (46.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (4.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 4 (36.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (46.2%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4 (36.4%) | 9 (7.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wakarusa
The poverty data for Wakarusa shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (2.7%) and 13 of the single-parent households (10.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (15.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (46.2%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (4.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 6 (3.0%) | 4 (8.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 6 (15.8%) | 6 (46.2%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (2.7%) | 13 (10.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Wakarusa
Employment by Class of Employer in Wakarusa
Among the 1,144 employed individuals in Wakarusa, private company employees (752 | 65.7%), not-for-profit organizations (117 | 10.2%), and local government employees (99 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 752 | 65.7% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 59 | 5.2% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 73 | 6.4% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 117 | 10.2% |
Local Government Employees | 99 | 8.6% |
State Government Employees | 4 | 0.4% |
Federal Government Employees | 40 | 3.5% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 1,144 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Wakarusa
According to the labor force statistics for Wakarusa, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,888), 69.4% or 1,310 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.0% or 144 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 91.8% or 369 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.0% or 47 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 70 (54.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 131 (90.3%) | 16 (12.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 86 (65.6%) | 6 (7.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 168 (90.3%) | 47 (28.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 369 (91.8%) | 75 (20.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 206 (89.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 146 (84.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 66 (62.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 65 (31.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 3 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,310 (69.4%) | 144 (11.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wakarusa
According to labor force statistics for Wakarusa, 84.8% of individuals (1,040) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,227) are in the labor force, with 12.3% or 128 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 90.8% or 138 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 54.3% or 75 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 138 (90.8%) | 83 (54.3%) |
High School Diploma | 343 (79.0%) | 34 (7.9%) |
College / Associate Degree | 220 (85.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 340 (88.3%) | 29 (7.6%) |
Total | 1,040 (84.8%) | 151 (12.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Wakarusa
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wakarusa are Management (135 | 11.6%), Community & Social Service (123 | 10.5%), Education Instruction & Library (73 | 6.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (57 | 4.9%), and Business & Financial (42 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wakarusa, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (90.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.5%), and Health Technologists (80.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 90 (66.7%) | 45 (33.3%) |
Business & Financial | 38 (90.5%) | 4 (9.5%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 30 (90.9%) | 3 (9.1%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 8 (72.7%) | 3 (27.3%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 55 (44.7%) | 68 (55.3%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 11 (45.8%) | 13 (54.2%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 32 (43.8%) | 41 (56.2%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 6 (10.5%) | 51 (89.5%) |
Health Technologists | 6 (20.0%) | 24 (80.0%) |
Total (Category) | 219 (56.1%) | 171 (43.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 579 (49.7%) | 587 (50.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Wakarusa are Security & Protection (40 | 3.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (35 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (27 | 2.3%), Healthcare Support (24 | 2.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (24 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Wakarusa, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (87.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (80.0%), and Healthcare Support (75.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 6 (25.0%) | 18 (75.0%) |
Security & Protection | 35 (87.5%) | 5 (12.5%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 19 (79.2%) | 5 (20.8%) |
Law Enforcement | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 7 (20.0%) | 28 (80.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 10 (41.7%) | 14 (58.3%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 58 (38.7%) | 92 (61.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 579 (49.7%) | 587 (50.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wakarusa are Office & Administration (159 | 13.6%), and Sales & Related (131 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 66 (50.4%) | 65 (49.6%) |
Office & Administration | 4 (2.5%) | 155 (97.5%) |
Total (Category) | 70 (24.1%) | 220 (75.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 579 (49.7%) | 587 (50.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wakarusa are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (35 | 3.0%), and Construction & Extraction (18 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 31 (88.6%) | 4 (11.4%) |
Total (Category) | 49 (92.4%) | 4 (7.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 579 (49.7%) | 587 (50.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wakarusa are Production (242 | 20.7%), Material Moving (24 | 2.1%), and Transportation (17 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 147 (60.7%) | 95 (39.3%) |
Transportation | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 19 (79.2%) | 5 (20.8%) |
Total (Category) | 183 (64.7%) | 100 (35.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 579 (49.7%) | 587 (50.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Wakarusa
Employment Industries in Wakarusa
The major employment industries in Wakarusa include Manufacturing (397 | 34.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (140 | 12.0%), Retail Trade (133 | 11.4%), Educational Services (88 | 7.5%), and Construction (56 | 4.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wakarusa
The Wakarusa industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (86.0%), and Professional & Scientific (80.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 32 (57.1%) | 24 (42.9%) |
Manufacturing | 231 (58.2%) | 166 (41.8%) |
Wholesale Trade | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 46 (34.6%) | 87 (65.4%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Information | 12 (80.0%) | 3 (20.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 14 (77.8%) | 4 (22.2%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 20 (60.6%) | 13 (39.4%) |
Professional & Scientific | 7 (20.0%) | 28 (80.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 6 (30.0%) | 14 (70.0%) |
Educational Services | 32 (36.4%) | 56 (63.6%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 36 (25.7%) | 104 (74.3%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 7 (14.0%) | 43 (86.0%) |
Public Administration | 20 (80.0%) | 5 (20.0%) |
Total | 579 (49.7%) | 587 (50.3%) |
Education in Wakarusa
School Enrollment in Wakarusa
The most common levels of schooling among the 640 students in Wakarusa are elementary school (187 | 29.2%), middle school (162 | 25.3%), and high school (153 | 23.9%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 36 | 5.6% |
Kindergarten | 20 | 3.1% |
Elementary School | 187 | 29.2% |
Middle School | 162 | 25.3% |
High School | 153 | 23.9% |
College / Undergraduate | 58 | 9.1% |
Graduate / Professional | 24 | 3.7% |
Total | 640 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wakarusa
Out of a total of 640 students who are enrolled in schools in Wakarusa, 94 (14.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 546 (85.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (61.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 107 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 17 (60.7%) | 11 (39.3%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 136 (88.9%) | 17 (11.1%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 193 (85.0%) | 34 (15.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 107 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 25 (59.5%) | 17 (40.5%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 49 (87.5%) | 7 (12.5%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 5 (38.5%) | 8 (61.5%) |
35 Years and over | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 546 (85.3%) | 94 (14.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wakarusa
Education (131 | 25.3%), science & technology (61 | 11.8%), business (60 | 11.6%), liberal arts & history (50 | 9.7%), and literature & languages (43 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 518 individuals in Wakarusa who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 13 | 2.5% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 25 | 4.8% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 3 | 0.6% |
Psychology | 40 | 7.7% |
Social Sciences | 9 | 1.7% |
Engineering | 7 | 1.3% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 5 | 1.0% |
Science & Technology | 61 | 11.8% |
Business | 60 | 11.6% |
Education | 131 | 25.3% |
Literature & Languages | 43 | 8.3% |
Liberal Arts & History | 50 | 9.7% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 18 | 3.5% |
Communications | 40 | 7.7% |
Arts & Humanities | 13 | 2.5% |
Total | 518 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Wakarusa
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wakarusa
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wakarusa are males with 2 vehicles (251, accounting for 43.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (263, making up 44.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 2 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 115 (19.9%) | 121 (21.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 251 (43.5%) | 263 (46.4%) |
3 Vehicles | 157 (27.2%) | 122 (21.5%) |
4 Vehicles | 23 (4.0%) | 25 (4.4%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 29 (5.0%) | 36 (6.4%) |
Total | 577 (100.0%) | 567 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Wakarusa
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wakarusa are 20 to 24 minutes (200 commuters, 18.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (158 commuters, 14.9%), and less than 5 minutes (117 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 117 | 11.1% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 158 | 14.9% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 86 | 8.1% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 108 | 10.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 200 | 18.9% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 45 | 4.3% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 109 | 10.3% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 29 | 2.7% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 69 | 6.5% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 55 | 5.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 33 | 3.1% |
90 or more Minutes | 50 | 4.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Wakarusa
The most common commute times in Wakarusa are 20 to 24 minutes (116 commuters, 20.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (88 commuters, 17.6%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 50 (9.0%) | 67 (13.4%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 70 (12.5%) | 88 (17.6%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 66 (11.8%) | 20 (4.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 55 (9.9%) | 53 (10.6%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 116 (20.8%) | 84 (16.8%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 29 (5.2%) | 16 (3.2%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 46 (8.2%) | 63 (12.6%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 3 (0.5%) | 26 (5.2%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 34 (6.1%) | 35 (7.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 29 (5.2%) | 26 (5.2%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 33 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 27 (4.8%) | 23 (4.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wakarusa
The most frequent times of departure to work in Wakarusa are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (86, 15.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (99, 19.8%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 83 (14.9%) | 57 (11.4%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 70 (12.5%) | 12 (2.4%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 86 (15.4%) | 9 (1.8%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 25 (4.5%) | 36 (7.2%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 51 (9.1%) | 37 (7.4%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 76 (13.6%) | 99 (19.8%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 27 (4.8%) | 73 (14.6%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 62 (11.1%) | 46 (9.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 14 (2.5%) | 22 (4.4%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 8 (1.4%) | 37 (7.4%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 4 (0.7%) | 4 (0.8%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 15 (2.7%) | 27 (5.4%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 37 (6.6%) | 42 (8.4%) |
Total | 558 (100.0%) | 501 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Wakarusa
Occupancy by Ownership in Wakarusa
Of the total 749 dwellings in Wakarusa, owner-occupied units account for 632 (84.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 117 (15.6%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 632 | 84.4% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 117 | 15.6% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 749 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Wakarusa
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 168 | 22.4% |
2-Person Household | 217 | 29.0% |
3-Person Household | 123 | 16.4% |
4+ Person Household | 241 | 32.2% |
Total Housing Units | 749 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wakarusa
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 125 (74.4%) | 43 (25.6%) |
2-Person Household | 191 (88.0%) | 26 (12.0%) |
3-Person Household | 109 (88.6%) | 14 (11.4%) |
4+ Person Household | 207 (85.9%) | 34 (14.1%) |
Total Housing Units | 632 (84.4%) | 117 (15.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wakarusa
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 17 (73.9%) | 6 (26.1%) |
High School Diploma | 258 (83.2%) | 52 (16.8%) |
College/Associate Degree | 143 (80.3%) | 35 (19.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 214 (89.9%) | 24 (10.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wakarusa
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 142 | 19.0% |
35 to 44 Years | 152 | 20.3% |
45 to 54 Years | 99 | 13.2% |
55 to 64 Years | 198 | 26.4% |
65 to 74 Years | 81 | 10.8% |
75 to 84 Years | 39 | 5.2% |
85 Years and Over | 38 | 5.1% |
Total | 749 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Wakarusa
Median Income by Occupancy in Wakarusa
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 632 (84.4%) | $78,667 |
Renter-Occupied | 117 (15.6%) | $76,875 |
Average | 749 (100.0%) | $78,583 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wakarusa
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 39 (6.2%) | 4 (3.4%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 7 (1.1%) | 11 (9.4%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 12 (1.9%) | 10 (8.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 58 (9.2%) | 18 (15.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 46 (7.3%) | 3 (2.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 131 (20.7%) | 11 (9.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 115 (18.2%) | 24 (20.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 119 (18.8%) | 18 (15.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 105 (16.6%) | 18 (15.4%) |
Total | 632 (100.0%) | 117 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wakarusa
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 13 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 91 (14.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 108 (17.1%) | 23 (19.7%) |
$800 to $999 | 108 (17.1%) | 16 (13.7%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 189 (29.9%) | 26 (22.2%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 76 (12.0%) | 27 (23.1%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 36 (5.7%) | 3 (2.6%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 11 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (5.1%) |
Total | 632 (100.0%) | 117 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Wakarusa
Housing Structures in Wakarusa
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 619 | 82.6% |
Single Unit, Attached | 5 | 0.7% |
2 Unit Apartments | 5 | 0.7% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 7 | 0.9% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 36 | 4.8% |
Mobile Home / Other | 77 | 10.3% |
Total | 749 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wakarusa
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 569 (91.9%) | 50 (8.1%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 53 (68.8%) | 24 (31.2%) |
Total | 632 (84.4%) | 117 (15.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wakarusa
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (3.4%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 7 (1.1%) | 22 (18.8%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 131 (20.7%) | 36 (30.8%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 312 (49.4%) | 38 (32.5%) |
8 or more Rooms | 182 (28.8%) | 17 (14.5%) |
Total | 632 (100.0%) | 117 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wakarusa
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 576 (91.1%) | 76 (65.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 6 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 45 (7.1%) | 41 (35.0%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 5 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 632 (100.0%) | 117 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Wakarusa
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 11 (1.7%) | 18 (15.4%) |
1 Vehicle | 216 (34.2%) | 41 (35.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 273 (43.2%) | 40 (34.2%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 132 (20.9%) | 18 (15.4%) |
Total | 632 (100.0%) | 117 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Wakarusa
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wakarusa
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 185 | 447 |
Median Property Value | $150,500 | $188,300 |
Median Household Income | $47,188 | $87 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $492 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,281 | $11 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wakarusa
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 48 (26.0%) | 5 (1.1%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 24 (13.0%) | 6 (1.3%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 87 (47.0%) | 383 (85.7%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 19 (10.3%) | 48 (10.7%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 7 (3.8%) | 5 (1.1%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 185 (100.0%) | 447 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wakarusa
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.6%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 40 (21.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 35 (18.9%) | 18 (4.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 33 (17.8%) | 23 (5.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 11 (5.9%) | 13 (2.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 23 (12.4%) | 120 (26.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 25 (13.5%) | 92 (20.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 18 (9.7%) | 94 (21.0%) |
Total | 185 (100.0%) | 447 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wakarusa
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 90 (48.6%) | 83,365 (18,649.9%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 31 (16.8%) | 170 (38.0%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 16 (8.6%) | 184 (41.2%) |
4.0x or more | 48 (26.0%) | 39 (8.7%) |
Total | 185 (100.0%) | 447 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wakarusa
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 60 (32.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 42 (22.7%) | 86 (19.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 74 (40.0%) | 139 (31.1%) |
Total | 185 (100.0%) | 447 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Wakarusa
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wakarusa
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 152 (83.5%) | 30 (16.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 443 (85.0%) | 78 (15.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 154 (90.1%) | 17 (9.9%) |
26 to 34 Years | 258 (81.4%) | 59 (18.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 251 (64.5%) | 138 (35.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 211 (91.7%) | 19 (8.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 221 (83.7%) | 43 (16.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 174 (96.1%) | 7 (3.9%) |
75 Years and older | 99 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,963 (83.4%) | 391 (16.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wakarusa
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 152 (83.5%) | 30 (16.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 443 (85.0%) | 78 (15.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 154 (90.1%) | 17 (9.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wakarusa
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 142 (86.6%) | 22 (13.4%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 261 (75.6%) | 84 (24.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 246 (74.1%) | 86 (25.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 342 (96.9%) | 11 (3.1%) |
$100,000 and over | 972 (83.8%) | 188 (16.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wakarusa
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 68 (37.4%) | 102 (56.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 74 (14.2%) | 377 (72.4%) |
19 to 25 Years | 10 (5.9%) | 150 (87.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 35 (11.0%) | 223 (70.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 23 (5.9%) | 238 (61.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 211 (91.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 33 (12.5%) | 199 (75.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 169 (93.4%) | 88 (48.6%) |
75 Years and over | 99 (100.0%) | 66 (66.7%) |
Total | 511 (21.7%) | 1,654 (70.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wakarusa
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 40 (14.6%) | 10 (4.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 23 (8.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 34 (8.4%) | 51 (10.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 17 (17.2%) | 11 (13.4%) |
75 Years and over | 16 (47.1%) | 40 (61.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wakarusa
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (2.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 6 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 5 (1.2%) | 12 (2.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7 (7.1%) | 4 (4.9%) |
75 Years and over | 10 (29.4%) | 24 (36.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 9 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 6 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (1.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 5 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (11.8%) | 7 (10.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 40 (14.6%) | 5 (2.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 6 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4 (1.0%) | 17 (3.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (8.5%) |
75 Years and over | 9 (26.5%) | 25 (38.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 29 (7.2%) | 22 (4.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 10 (10.1%) | 7 (8.5%) |
75 Years and over | 9 (26.5%) | 35 (53.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 6 (1.5%) | 3 (0.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (14.7%) | 10 (15.4%) |
Technology Access in Wakarusa
Computing Device Access in Wakarusa
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 645 | 86.1% |
Smartphone | 697 | 93.1% |
Tablet | 536 | 71.6% |
No Computing Device | 34 | 4.5% |
Total | 749 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Wakarusa
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 547 | 73.0% |
Cellular Data Only | 84 | 11.2% |
Satellite Internet | 70 | 9.3% |
No Internet | 53 | 7.1% |
Total | 749 | 100.0% |
Wakarusa Summary
Wakarusa is a small town located in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. It is situated in the northern part of the state, about 20 miles south of South Bend and about 40 miles east of Chicago. The population of Wakarusa was 1,845 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Wakarusa is located at 41°25'25" North, 85°51'45" West (41.423, -85.862). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.
History
Wakarusa was founded in 1837 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was named after the Wakarusa River, which flows through the area. The town was incorporated in 1867.
In the late 19th century, Wakarusa was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several grain mills, a sawmill, a flour mill, and a cider mill. The town also had a blacksmith shop, a general store, and a post office.
Economy
Today, Wakarusa is a small, rural community. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a restaurant, and a gas station. The town also has a post office and a bank.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabricator, and a machine shop. The town is also home to a number of farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,845 people, 717 households, and 486 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,541.7 people per square mile (595.2/km2). There were 767 housing units at an average density of 637.5 per square mile (246.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 717 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,845. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Wakarusa?
Total Population of Wakarusa is 2,488.
What is the Total Male Population of Wakarusa?
Total Male Population of Wakarusa is 1,211.
What is the Total Female Population of Wakarusa?
Total Female Population of Wakarusa is 1,277.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wakarusa?
There are 94.83 Males per 100 Females in Wakarusa.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wakarusa?
There are 105.45 Females per 100 Males in Wakarusa.
What is the Median Population Age in Wakarusa?
Median Population Age in Wakarusa is 37.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wakarusa
Average Family Size in Wakarusa is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wakarusa
Average Household Size in Wakarusa is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wakarusa?
Per Capita income in Wakarusa is $31,073.
What is the Median Family Income in Wakarusa?
Median Family Income in Wakarusa is $90,000.
What is the Median Household income in Wakarusa?
Median Household Income in Wakarusa is $78,583.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wakarusa?
Income or Wage Gap in Wakarusa is 41.7%.
Women in Wakarusa earn 58.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wakarusa?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wakarusa is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wakarusa?
There are 1,310 People in the Labor Forcein in Wakarusa.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wakarusa?
69.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Wakarusa.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wakarusa?
Unemployment Rate in Wakarusa is 11.0%.