Demographics & People — Wakarusa, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,519 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.4 |
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| Total Households | 755 |
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| Family Households | 553 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.17 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2461 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,093 |
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| Black or African American | 44 |
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| Asian | 75 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 213 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 843 |
| German | 783 |
| Other groups | 475 |
| English | 297 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 213 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 191 |
| Irish | 162 |
| American | 110 |
| French (except Basque) | 62 |
| Swiss | 58 |
Language
| English Only | 2,104 |
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| Spanish | 136 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,341 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 69 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,821 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wakarusa, Indiana.
