Wamego, KS Demographics

A map of Wamego's Population by Race

Wamego, Kansas had a population of 4,841 in 2020. It was 88.1% White, 0.9% Black, 0.7% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wamego, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wamego is the 66th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wamego's White Population

4,264 residents of Wamego identify as White, or 88.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Wamego larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wamego is ranked #373 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wamego is more White than neighboring St. George (83.5% White), and Belvue (82.5% White). Wamego is less White than neighboring Louisville (96.9% White), Wabaunsee (93.3% White), and Zeandale (90.3% White).

Wamego's Black Population

43 residents of Wamego identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wamego roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wamego is ranked #197 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wamego is more Black than neighboring Louisville (0% Black), Zeandale (0% Black), and Belvue (0% Black). Wamego is less Black than neighboring Wabaunsee (1.9% Black).

Wamego's Asian Population

35 residents of Wamego identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wamego roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wamego is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wamego is more Asian than neighboring Louisville (0% Asian), Wabaunsee (0% Asian), Zeandale (0% Asian), and Belvue (0.6% Asian).

Wamego's Hispanic Population

236 residents of Wamego identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wamego slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wamego is ranked #292 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wamego is more Hispanic than neighboring Louisville (0.8% Hispanic), Wabaunsee (1% Hispanic), and Zeandale (3.2% Hispanic). Wamego is less Hispanic than neighboring St. George (8.2% Hispanic), and Belvue (11.9% Hispanic).

Wamego's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Wamego identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wamego roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wamego is ranked #332 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wamego is more Native American/Other than neighboring Louisville (0% Native American/Other), Wabaunsee (0% Native American/Other), Zeandale (0% Native American/Other), and Belvue (0% Native American/Other). Wamego is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. George (1% Native American/Other).

Wamego's Multiracial Population

224 residents of Wamego identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wamego roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wamego is ranked #353 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wamego is more Multiracial than neighboring Louisville (2.3% Multiracial), and Wabaunsee (3.8% Multiracial). Wamego is less Multiracial than neighboring St. George (5.8% Multiracial), Zeandale (6.5% Multiracial), and Belvue (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.