Wanatah town, Indiana
City
Population: 1,248
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Indiana , Indiana
Census Bureau data for Wanatah town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Wanatah town
- What is the median household income in Wanatah town?
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The median household income in Wanatah town is $60,938 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Wanatah town?
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The poverty rate in Wanatah town is 15.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Wanatah town?
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$191,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Wanatah town?
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The median gross rent in Wanatah town is $1,288 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Wanatah town residents have a college degree?
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16.4% of adults in Wanatah town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,248
Median Age
34.0
Female
54.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$60,938
±$19,082
-$9,113 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$80,806
Median Family Income
$107,813
Poverty Rate
15.4%
+7.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
15.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.4%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
535
Owner-Occupied
85.1%
Renter-Occupied
14.9%
Vacancy Rate
4.9%
Median Home Value
$191,200
-$10,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,288
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
2.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
50.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
97.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.4%
-12.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.9%
Some College / Associate
20.3%
Less Than High School
0.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
-2.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.6%
Self-Employed
6.3%
Government Workers
9.6%
Private For-Profit
83.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.1 min
Drove Alone
81.7%
Carpool
14.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
509
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 25.4%
Working age (18–64): 74.6%
65 and over: 17.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.0%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.5%
With a Disability
8.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.1%
Uninsured
7.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
95.7%
Has a Computer
98.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023