How long do people stay in their homes in Wathena, KS?
19.4% (±8.6 points) of households in Wathena, KS moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.5% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 19.4% (±8.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 22.5%
When households in Wathena moved in
| Moved in | Wathena | Doniphan County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.6% (±5.1 points) | 1.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 15.8% (±6.9 points) | 13.2% | 21.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 41.4% (±9.3 points) | 34.1% | 38.4% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 16.8% (±6.6 points) | 17.9% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 12.7% (±6.1 points) | 12.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 9.8% (±5.2 points) | 20.7% | 9.2% | 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 Wathena, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Doniphan County (15.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (26.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Wathena
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wathena | — | 19.4% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Doniphan County) | 1.3 mi | 17.8% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elwood | 1.9 mi | 21.4% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Doniphan County) | 5.5 mi | 52.6% (±61.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph | 5.7 mi | 28.5% (±2.1 points) | Higher |
| Burr Oak Township (Doniphan County) | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±77.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Country Club | 8.1 mi | 14.2% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Doniphan County) | 8.9 mi | 16.2% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 9.0 mi | 17.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Joseph, MO (28.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Doniphan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leona | 57.1% (±94.5 points) |
| 2 | Marion Township (Doniphan County) | 52.6% (±61.5 points) |
| 3 | White Cloud | 23.2% (±21.0 points) |
| 4 | Elwood | 21.4% (±14.3 points) |
| 5 | Wathena | 19.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Doniphan County) | 17.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 7 | Troy | 17.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 8 | Wayne Township (Doniphan County) | 16.2% (±15.2 points) |
| 9 | Independence Township (Doniphan County) | 16.0% (±13.7 points) |
| 10 | Highland | 14.5% (±6.5 points) |
| 11 | Severance | 13.3% (±77.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Doniphan 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 Wathena
How often do people move in Wathena?
19.4% of households in Wathena, KS moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Wathena have?
22.5% of households in Wathena have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Wathena city, Kansas (place:76000, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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