Demographics & People — Wamego, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,205 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,800 |
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| Median Age | 36.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,587 |
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| Family Households | 875 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.251 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,373 |
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| Black or African American | 143 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 414 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,220 |
| German | 1,133 |
| Other groups | 769 |
| English | 742 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 274 |
| Irish | 234 |
| American | 194 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 182 |
| Scottish | 132 |
| Swedish | 123 |
Language
| English Only | 3,898 |
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| Spanish | 81 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,020 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 344 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,989 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wamego, Kansas.
