Wakarusa, Kansas facts for kids
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Wakarusa, Kansas
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 Wakarusa, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Wakarusa, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.999 sq mi (12.95 km2) |
| • Land | 4.965 sq mi (12.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.034 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 242 |
| • Density | 48.41/sq mi (18.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66546
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-74425 |
| GNIS ID | 2629183 |
Wakarusa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 242. It is located 11 miles (18 km) south of downtown Topeka. Wakarusa is also the name of an unincorporated community in adjacent Douglas County, Kansas, 6.6 mi (10.6 km) southwest of downtown Lawrence and the name of the township that includes Lawrence, Kansas.
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History
Wakarusa was founded in 1858.
Wakarusa has a post office with ZIP code 66546.
Demographics
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| 2010 | 260 | — | |
| 2020 | 242 | −6.9% | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Wakarusa as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Auburn–Washburn USD 437 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Wakarusa (Kansas) para niños
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