Wakarusa, Indiana
Wakarusa: City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
About
Wakarusa is a city located in the county of Elkhart in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,758 and a population density of 298 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,848 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wakarusa
| Population : | 1,848 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Elkhart County |
| Postal code : | 46573 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 574 |
| Area : | 5.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 840 feet / 256 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 14:52:45 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 313 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wakarusa is located at 41°32'10"N 86°1'15"W (41.5361600, -86.0208300).
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Demographics
The population of Wakarusa increased by 4.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,758 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,762 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,769 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,784 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,797 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,811 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,820 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,828 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,840 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,850 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,848 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,887 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,258 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,058 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,256 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.5% |
| White only, percent : | 65.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 36.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 52.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 378 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 40.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
Wakarusa zip code is 46573.
County name: Elkhart, County
fips: 18039
Salem, Wakarusa
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $284,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,977 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $905 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,099 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,694 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,791 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,240 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 139,240 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,507 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $73,084 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,825 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,971 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,238 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 620 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 289 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,655 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 72 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,867 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,836.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.24 |
People born in Wakarusa (2)
People born in Wakarusa, including diplomat J. Wayne Fredericks, William Grant Seaman, .
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Schools in Wakarusa
College & universities near Wakarusa, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151865 | Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Elkhart (IN) | 46517-1999 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wakarusa, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| NBM | New Buffalo, Michigan | 517 South Whittaker Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Wakarusa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wakarusa Post Office | Wakarusa (IN) | 46573 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wakarusa , Kansas Census-designated place in Shawnee County, Kansas with a population of 2,174 people.
Other cities in Elkhart County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elkhart County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 52,172 | The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana. |
| Goshen | 32,983 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Nappanee | 6,845 | City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States |
| Dunlap | 6,235 | Small city in Iowa |
| Simonton Lake | 4,678 | Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana |
| Locke | 4,089 | Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Minnesota |
| Middlebury | 3,562 | Township in Elkhart County, Indiana |
| Bristol | 1,697 | Town in Indiana |
| Millersburg | 935 | Town in Clinton and Benton townships, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States |
| Benton | 445 | Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Wakarusa distances to largest Indiana cities
