Economy & Jobs — Wathena, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $87,222 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$96,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $41,281 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 855 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 29.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.2% |
| Retail | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
