Wanatah Town, Indiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1013 people, 399 households, and 298 families residing in the town. The population density was 739.2 people per square mile (285.41/kmē), making its Indiana's 87th least densely populated town. There were 411 housing units at an average density of 300 per square mile (115.83/kmē). The average household size was 2.54 persons, and the average family size was 2.95 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99 males. The median age of the town's population was 37.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Wanatah Town was 36.2 and 38.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 993 White, 1 Black or African American, 3 American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 13 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $50625, it is the 73rd highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income for a family in the town was $54554, it is Indiana's 92nd wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $19945, it would be the 135th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income is $25491, The median income for males was $35956 versus $15729 for females.
In 2000, 257 pupils and students, of which 59.53% are male and 40.47% are female, 25.37% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.23% nursery or pri school, 4.67% kindergarten, 44.36% elementary school, 22.18% high school and 22.57% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1013 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1013 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1012 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1007 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 995 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 985 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 979 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 977 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1013 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1045 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1059 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 73 | 41 | 114 |
| High school | 29 | 28 | 57 |
| College or graduate school | 39 | 19 | 58 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanatah town, Indiana | $50625 | $54554 | $19945 |
| LaPorte County, Indiana | $41430 | $49872 | $18913 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |