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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 | 732 ft (223 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 | 0445456 |
| Website | http://www.wanatah.com/ |
Wanatah is a town in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,048 at the 2010 census.
History
The first settlements were made at Wanatah in the 1850s when the railroad was extended to that point. Wanatah was platted in 1865. It was named for Wanata, a Native American leader.
Geography
Wanatah is located at 41°25′47″N 86°53′55″W / 41.42972°N 86.89861°W (41.429648, -86.898498).
According to the 2010 census, Wanatah has a total area of 1.42 square miles (3.68 km2), all land.
Demographics
| 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 | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,048 people, 436 households, and 295 families living in the town. The population density was 738.0 inhabitants per square mile (284.9/km2). There were 459 housing units at an average density of 323.2 per square mile (124.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 0.1% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.
There were 436 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the town was 40.2 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Education
The town is served by the Wanatah Public Library. Wanatah residents may also request a free library card from any La Porte County Public Library branch.
Notable person
- Sean Manaea, baseball player
See also
In Spanish: Wanatah (Indiana) para niños
