Wathena, KS Profile
Wathena, KS, population 1,278, is located
in Kansas's Doniphan county,
about 47.8 miles from Kansas City and 49.7 miles from Kansas City.
Through the 90's Wathena's population has grown by about 16%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Wathena has declined by about 4%. Since 2005 Wathena's population has stayed about the same.
Wathena's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Kansas's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Wathena tend to be lower than Kansas's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 1,349 | N/A |
| 2001 | 1,338 | -0.82% |
| 2002 | 1,326 | -0.90% |
| 2003 | 1,316 | -0.75% |
| 2004 | 1,299 | -1.29% |
| 2005 | 1,272 | -2.08% |
| 2006 | 1,285 | 1.02% |
| 2007 | 1,295 | 0.78% |
| 2008 | 1,295 | 0.00% |
| 2009 | 1,278 | -1.31% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $34,046 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 223 |
| 2004 | 150 |
| 2005 | 300 |
| 2006 | 539 |
| 2007 | 617 |
| 2008 | 311 |
| 2009 | 155 |
| 2010 | 234 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 1,468 |
| 2003 | 2,827 |
| 2004 | 3,815 |
| 2005 | 1,802 |
| 2006 | 2,309 |
| 2007 | 2,467 |
| 2008 | 2,411 |
| 2009 | 2,634 |
| 2010 | 2,734 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
6 |
14 |
0 |
| 2003 |
12 |
25 |
1 |
| 2004 |
14 |
34 |
3 |
| 2005 |
5 |
17 |
2 |
| 2006 |
3 |
25 |
2 |
| 2007 |
8 |
22 |
2 |
| 2008 |
10 |
19 |
2 |
| 2009 |
14 |
20 |
0 |
| 2010 |
7 |
25 |
3 |
Location
| Elevation | 823 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.4 Square Miles |
