Wamego
City in Pottawatomie County, Kansas

Wamego is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, with 4,841 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 991 ft (302 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Louisville, 3.1 miles N.
- 4,841residents (2020 Census)
- 991 ftelevation · 302 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 1,835 / sq mipopulation density
- 66547ZIP code
About Wamego
Wamego is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,841.
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Living in Wamego
- Median household income
- $78,809
- Median home value
- $198,300
- Median rent
- $849/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Wamego had 4,841 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,841 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,835 per sq mi (709 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wamego at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Pottawatomie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,841 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.64 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2053° N, 96.3101° W |
| ZIP code | 66547 |
| Official website | wamego.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2075325 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wamego
- Louisville3.1 mi N
- Wabaunsee4.6 mi S
- St. George5.9 mi W
- Zeandale7.0 mi SW
- Belvue7.1 mi E
- McFarland11.1 mi S
- Newbury11.2 mi SE
- Paxico12.1 mi SE
- Alma13.2 mi S
- St. Marys13.2 mi E
- Westmoreland14.1 mi NW
- Emmett15.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wamego
What county is Wamego in?
Wamego is in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
What is the population of Wamego, KS?
4,841 people lived in Wamego at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wamego, KS?
The ZIP code of Wamego is 66547.
What is the elevation of Wamego?
991 feet (302 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wamego?
Louisville (3.1 mi), Wabaunsee (4.6 mi), St. George (5.9 mi), Zeandale (7.0 mi), Belvue (7.1 mi).
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