Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wanatah, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,178

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.5%1,102

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%53

Two or More

1.7%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%31

High School Diploma

38.1%296

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%26

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%120

Associate's Degree

15.2%118

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%97

Master's Degree

6.6%51

Professional Degree

1.4%11

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,100

Median Renti

$978

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.3%425

Renter-Occupied

10.7%51

Total Units

483

Homeownership

89.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%6

$50K–$100K

1.4%6

$100K–$150K

13.9%59

$150K–$200K

37.6%160

$200K–$300K

34.4%146

$300K–$500K

11.3%48

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1%5

2000–2009

13.3%64

1990–1999

17.6%85

1980–1989

3.7%18

1970–1979

8.5%41

1960–1969

11.8%57

1950–1959

5.4%26

1940–1949

2.1%10

1939 or earlier

36.6%177

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

93.1%443

Electricity

6.9%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,409

Mean Household Incomei

$88,394

Per Capita Incomei

$36,633

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

643

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%10

$10K–$15K

0.6%3

$15K–$20K

3.4%16

$20K–$25K

4.2%20

$25K–$30K

2.3%11

$30K–$35K

1.7%8

$35K–$40K

5%24

$40K–$45K

0.6%3

$45K–$50K

18.3%87

$50K–$60K

7.4%35

$60K–$75K

6.3%30

$75K–$100K

10.5%50

$100K–$125K

15.8%75

$125K–$150K

7.6%36

$150K–$200K

10.1%48

$200K+

4.2%20

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.3%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

626

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

628

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

36(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured