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Wamego, KS


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Wamego, Kansas

Wamego, Kansas, in Pottawatomie county, is 35 miles W of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 92 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 4,246.

The People and Families of Wamego

In Wamego, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wamego had a median family income of $46,017. To its credit, the people in Wamego value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Wamego ($525). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wamego Housing

About 69% of housing units in Wamego are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Wamego, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wamego strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wamego College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Wamego, KS

Comparing Wamego to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents32

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