Wakarusa, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · St. Joseph County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,519
Population
1,145/sq mi density
$76,008
Median Income
$29,548 per capita
$202,400
Home Value
$320,904 Zillow
$1,214
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,008 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,400 home value, $1,214/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,519
Census 2023
Population Density
1,145
per square mile
Land Area
2.2
square miles (5.7 km²)
Median Age
37.2 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.1%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
8.5%
Asian
3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.9%
Spanish
8.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.2%
Veterans
3.8%
37% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.9%
16% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.6%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.4%
44% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.472
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,519 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,145 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.7% |
| Female | 55.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
Language
| English Only | 89.9% |
| Spanish | 8.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.2% |
| Veterans | 3.8% |
| Disability | 10.9% |
| Health Insurance | 87.6% |
| Uninsured | 12.4% |
| Broadband Access | 95.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.472 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |