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Wathena (KS) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Wathena, Kansas

StateKansas
Land Area (mi²)2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)521.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.97% (-12)
Growth Since 2020-19.61% (-298)
Rank in State171th
Rank in Country13766th

The population of Wathena, KS in 2022 is estimated to be 1,222. This is a decrease of -0.97% (-12 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Wathena by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Wathena by Age

Wathena Population Pyramid 2022
Wathena Median Age
44.1
Total
39.2
Male
44.7
Female
Wathena Sex Ratio
44.34%
674
Male
55.66%
846
Female
Wathena Age Dependency Ratio
31.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
36.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Wathena Adults
1,188
Adults
(286 of whom are seniors) in Wathena.

Population of Wathena by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Wathena

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 9.78%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 5.83%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 12.91%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Wathena

While the overall poverty rate of Wathena is 9.78%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (12.91%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (5.83%).

Poverty Rate of Wathena by Employment Status and Sex

8.45%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
1.6%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Wathena by Education

40.48%
Less Than 9th Grade
11.28%
High School
12.86%
Some College
1.26%
Bachelors or Greater