Wakarusa
Census-designated place in Shawnee County, Kansas
Wakarusa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shawnee County, Kansas, with 242 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 955 ft (291 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carbondale, 5.0 miles S.
- 242residents (2020 Census)
- 955 ftelevation · 291 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 49 / sq mipopulation density
- 66546ZIP code
About Wakarusa
Wakarusa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 242. It is located 11 miles (18 km) south of downtown Topeka.
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Living in Wakarusa
- Median household income
- $58,583
- Median home value
- $219,600
- Median age
- 65.2
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Wakarusa had 242 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 242 |
|---|---|
| Density | 49 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wakarusa at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Shawnee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 242 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.96 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8938° N, 95.7049° W |
| ZIP code | 66546 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2074425 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wakarusa
- Carbondale5.0 mi S
- Auburn6.0 mi W
- Scranton8.2 mi S
- Topeka9.7 mi N
- Overbrook11.2 mi SE
- Tecumseh11.9 mi NE
- Burlingame12.1 mi SW
- Grantville15.0 mi NE
- Harveyville15.6 mi SW
- Silver Lake16.4 mi NW
- Vassar17.7 mi S
- Willard18.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wakarusa
What county is Wakarusa in?
Wakarusa is in Shawnee County, Kansas.
What is the population of Wakarusa, KS?
242 people lived in Wakarusa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wakarusa, KS?
The ZIP code of Wakarusa is 66546.
What is the elevation of Wakarusa?
955 feet (291 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wakarusa?
Carbondale (5.0 mi), Auburn (6.0 mi), Scranton (8.2 mi), Topeka (9.7 mi), Overbrook (11.2 mi).
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