Wathena, KS Demographics
A map of Wathena's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,140 | 91.5% |
Multiracial | 38 | 3.0% |
Hispanic | 28 | 2.2% |
Black | 17 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 15 | 1.2% |
Asian | 8 | 0.6% |
Wathena, Kansas had a population of 1,246 in 2020. It was 91.5% White, 1.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wathena, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wathena is the 171st 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).
Wathena's White Population
1,140 residents of Wathena identify as White, or 91.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Wathena larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wathena is ranked #207 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wathena is more White than neighboring Elwood (81.3% White), St. Joseph (78.6% White), and Country Club (89.1% White). Wathena is less White than neighboring Amazonia (95.4% White), and Troy (92.9% White).
Wathena's Black Population
17 residents of Wathena identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wathena roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wathena is ranked #133 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wathena is more Black than neighboring Amazonia (0.4% Black), and Troy (0.6% Black). Wathena is less Black than neighboring Elwood (7.5% Black), St. Joseph (5.9% Black), and Country Club (3.1% Black).
Wathena's Asian Population
8 residents of Wathena identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wathena roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wathena is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wathena is more Asian than neighboring Elwood (0.3% Asian), Amazonia (0% Asian), and Troy (0.3% Asian). Wathena is less Asian than neighboring St. Joseph (1.4% Asian).
Wathena's Hispanic Population
28 residents of Wathena identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wathena slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wathena is ranked #543 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wathena is more Hispanic than neighboring Amazonia (1.3% Hispanic). Wathena is less Hispanic than neighboring Elwood (3.7% Hispanic), St. Joseph (7.3% Hispanic), Country Club (2.9% Hispanic), and Troy (2.4% Hispanic).
Wathena's Native American/Other Population
15 residents of Wathena identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wathena roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wathena is ranked #221 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wathena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elwood (1.1% Native American/Other), Amazonia (0% Native American/Other), Country Club (0.6% Native American/Other), and Troy (0.6% Native American/Other). Wathena is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Joseph (1.3% Native American/Other).
Wathena's Multiracial Population
38 residents of Wathena identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wathena roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wathena is ranked #548 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wathena is more Multiracial than neighboring Amazonia (2.9% Multiracial). Wathena is less Multiracial than neighboring Elwood (6.1% Multiracial), St. Joseph (5.5% Multiracial), Country Club (3.7% Multiracial), and Troy (3.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.