Wanatah, Indiana facts for kids
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Wanatah, Indiana
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Sacred Heart Church on North Ohio Street
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Location of Wanatah in LaPorte County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Clinton, Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,009 |
| • Density | 721.23/sq mi (278.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46390
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-80018 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397721 |
| Website | http://www.wanatah.com/ |
Wanatah is a small town located in LaPorte County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,048 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 1,009.
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A Look Back: Wanatah's History
Wanatah began to be settled in the 1850s. This happened when the railroad lines reached the area. The town was officially planned and mapped out in 1865. Its name comes from Wanata, who was a respected Native American leader.
Where is Wanatah?
Wanatah covers an area of about 1.42 square miles (3.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Weather in Wanatah
Wanatah experiences all four seasons. Summers are usually warm and humid. Winters are cold with snow. Spring and fall bring mild temperatures. The town gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
Who Lives in Wanatah?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 372 | — | |
| 1970 | 773 | — | |
| 1980 | 879 | 13.7% | |
| 1990 | 852 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,013 | 18.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,048 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,009 | −3.7% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
Population Details from 2010
In 2010, 1,048 people lived in Wanatah. There were 436 households in the town. About 29.8% of these households had children under 18. Most people living there were White (96.9%). A small number were Native American (1.0%) or Asian (0.2%). About 3.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Wanatah was 40.2 years old. About 22.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 12.5% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Wanatah
Students in Wanatah attend different schools based on where they live. If they live south of U.S. Highway 30, they go to schools in the Tri-Township Consolidated School Corporation. For those living north of Highway 30, the school district is South Central Community School Corporation.
The town also has its own library, the Wanatah Public Library. Residents can also get a free library card from any branch of the La Porte County Public Library.
Famous People from Wanatah
- Sean Manaea, a professional baseball player, is from Wanatah.
See also
In Spanish: Wanatah (Indiana) para niños
