How long do people stay in their homes in Wakarusa, IN?
18.7% (±6.6 points) of households in Wakarusa, IN moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.4% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 18.7% (±6.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 24.4%
When households in Wakarusa moved in
| Moved in | Wakarusa | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.9% (±4.2 points) | 3.3% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 12.8% (±5.1 points) | 18.1% | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 46.7% (±7.9 points) | 42.1% | 39.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 10.3% (±3.6 points) | 18.3% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 14.9% (±5.3 points) | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 9.5% (±4.0 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Wakarusa, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Elkhart County (21.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (23.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Wakarusa
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakarusa | — | 18.7% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Olive Township (Elkhart County) | 3.0 mi | 16.0% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Locke Township | 3.7 mi | 41.2% (±20.8 points) | Higher |
| Harrison Township (Elkhart County) | 4.5 mi | 13.0% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Elkhart County) | 5.6 mi | 17.7% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (St. Joseph County) | 5.9 mi | 14.9% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nappanee | 5.9 mi | 34.3% (±13.9 points) | Higher |
| Baugo Township | 7.7 mi | 11.2% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Dunlap | 8.6 mi | 15.6% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Baugo Township, IN (11.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Locke Township, IN (41.2%), Nappanee, IN (34.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Elkhart County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Osolo Township | 22.8% (±4.0 points) |
| 11 | Clinton Township (Elkhart County) | 21.7% (±5.7 points) |
| 12 | Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) | 21.4% (±3.0 points) |
| 13 | York Township (Elkhart County) | 21.3% (±9.5 points) |
| 14 | Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | 20.8% (±5.3 points) |
| 15 | Washington Township (Elkhart County) | 20.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 16 | Wakarusa | 18.7% (±6.6 points) |
| 17 | Union Township (Elkhart County) | 17.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Elkhart County) | 16.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Olive Township (Elkhart County) | 16.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 20 | Simonton Lake | 15.8% (±6.8 points) |
| 21 | Dunlap | 15.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 22 | New Paris | 15.4% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Elkhart County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wakarusa
How often do people move in Wakarusa?
18.7% of households in Wakarusa, IN moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Wakarusa have?
24.4% of households in Wakarusa have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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