Demographics & People — Wanatah, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,248 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 35.4 |
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| Total Households | 509 |
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| Family Households | 279 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0868 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,196 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 395 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 251 |
| Irish | 193 |
| Polish | 139 |
| American | 107 |
| Other groups | 77 |
| Greek | 60 |
| Swedish | 55 |
| Hungarian | 51 |
| English | 48 |
Language
| English Only | 1,114 |
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| Spanish | 3 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,143 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 48 |
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| Population 18+ | 891 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.9% |
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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 Wanatah, Indiana.
