Wakarusa
Town in Elkhart County, Indiana
Wakarusa is a town in Elkhart County, Indiana, with 1,998 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nappanee, 5.9 miles S.
- 1,998residents (2020 Census)
- 840 ftelevation · 256 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 907 / sq mipopulation density
- 46573ZIP code
About Wakarusa
Wakarusa is a town in Harrison and Olive townships in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wakarusa had a population of 1,998.
Wakarusa is a small farming and manufacturing community located on Indiana 19 just north of Indiana 119. The town is 12 miles (19 km) south of Elkhart, 25 miles (40 km) southeast of South Bend, 120 miles (190 km) east of Chicago, and 140 miles (230 km) north of Indianapolis.
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Living in Wakarusa
- Median household income
- $74,464
- Median home value
- $207,200
- Median rent
- $955/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Wakarusa had 1,998 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,998 |
|---|---|
| Density | 907 per sq mi (350 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wakarusa at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Elkhart County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,998 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.20 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5312° N, 86.0133° W |
| ZIP code | 46573 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1879478 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wakarusa
- Nappanee5.9 mi S
- Wyatt7.9 mi W
- Dunlap8.6 mi NE
- Bremen9.1 mi SW
- Osceola9.9 mi N
- Goshen9.9 mi E
- New Paris9.9 mi E
- Elkhart11.7 mi N
- Milford11.8 mi SE
- Mishawaka12.8 mi NW
- Benton12.8 mi E
- Lake of the Woods13.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Wakarusa
What county is Wakarusa in?
Wakarusa is in Elkhart County, Indiana.
What is the population of Wakarusa, IN?
1,998 people lived in Wakarusa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wakarusa, IN?
The ZIP code of Wakarusa is 46573.
What is the elevation of Wakarusa?
840 feet (256 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wakarusa?
Nappanee (5.9 mi), Wyatt (7.9 mi), Dunlap (8.6 mi), Bremen (9.1 mi), Osceola (9.9 mi).
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