wakarusa, indiana

Wakarusa is a town located in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,618.

Geography

Wakarusa is located at 41°32'4" North, 86°0'58" West (41.534490, -86.016223). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²). 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,618 people, 595 households, and 427 families residing in the town. The population density is 276.4/km² (716.0/mi²). There are 618 housing units at an average density of 105.6/km² (273.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.34% White, 0.49% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 1.48% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 595 households out of which 35.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% are married couples living together, 10.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% are non-families. 25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.04. In the town the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.2 males. The median income for a household in the town is $41,515, and the median income for a family is $50,833. Males have a median income of $36,014 versus $25,300 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,615. 4.0% of the population and 3.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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