Wathena City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 1348 people in the city, organized into 524 households, and 346 families residing in the city. The population density was 690.6 people per square mile (266.64/kmē), giving it the 191st least densely populated city among the Kansas. There were 566 housing units at an average density of 290.3 per square mile (112.09/kmē). The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.14. In the city the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 116.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 123.2 females. The median age was 36.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Wathena City was 33.8 and 38.2 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 1314 White, 9 Black or African American, 8 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 13 from two or more races and 4 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34046, it is 223rd wealthiest city by median household income in Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $40216, making it the 260th wealthiest city by median family income among the Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $15440, making its Kansas's 344th highest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $21603, Median income for males is $27218, compared with $16458 for females.
In 2000, 369 pupils and students, of which 177 are male and 192 are female, 27.37% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 34 nursery or pri school, 22 kindergarten, 177 elementary school, 80 high school and 56 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1348 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1349 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1347 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1338 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1326 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1317 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1300 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1273 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1283 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1295 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1296 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 13 | 21 | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| Elementary school | 75 | 102 | 177 |
| High school | 44 | 36 | 80 |
| College or graduate school | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wathena city, Kansas | $34046 | $40216 | $15440 |
| Doniphan County, Kansas | $32537 | $39357 | $14849 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |