What percentage of people rent in Wathena, KS?
16.4% (±7.2 points) of the occupied homes in Wathena, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 101 renting households against 513 that own their home.
In Wathena, the share of households that rent went from 32.6% in 2015–2019 to 16.4% in 2020–2024 (−16.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 16.4% (±7.2 points)
- Renting households
- 101 (±53)
Who rents and who owns in Wathena
| Wathena | Doniphan County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 16.4% (±7.2 points) | 18.9% (±3.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 101 (±53) | 516 (±107) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 513 (±74) | 2,208 (±138) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.9) | 2.3 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.3) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $44,211 (±$13,606) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $98,542 (±$19,328) | $86,078 (±$8,466) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Wathena, the renter share is not measurably different from Doniphan County (18.9%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Doniphan County, Wathena ranks 10 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 883 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Wathena has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 32.6% (±7.1 points) | 16.4% (±7.2 points) | −16.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $710 (±$129) | $428 (±$375) | −39.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $54,423 (±$5,390) | $87,222 (±$9,361) | +60.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Wathena
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wathena | — | 16.4% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Doniphan County) | 1.3 mi | 22.7% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elwood | 1.9 mi | 31.5% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Doniphan County) | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±46.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph | 5.7 mi | 37.2% (±1.8 points) | Higher |
| Burr Oak Township (Doniphan County) | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±54.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Country Club | 8.1 mi | 34.1% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
| Wayne Township (Doniphan County) | 8.9 mi | 16.2% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 9.0 mi | 23.5% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Joseph, MO (37.2%), Country Club, MO (34.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Doniphan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Highland | 27.7% (±11.3 points) |
| 5 | Troy | 23.5% (±9.7 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Doniphan County) | 22.7% (±6.1 points) |
| 7 | Iowa Township | 21.3% (±7.9 points) |
| 8 | Severance | 20.0% (±26.3 points) |
| 9 | Center Township (Doniphan County) | 18.2% (±6.6 points) |
| 10 | Wathena | 16.4% (±7.2 points) |
| 11 | Wayne Township (Doniphan County) | 16.2% (±15.4 points) |
| 12 | Wolf River Township | 10.1% (±10.7 points) |
| 13 | Union Township (Doniphan County) | 9.5% (±9.8 points) |
| 14 | Independence Township (Doniphan County) | 7.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 15 | Denton | 3.8% (±5.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Burr Oak Township (Doniphan County) | 0.0% (±54.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Doniphan County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wathena
How many renters are there in Wathena?
Wathena has an estimated 101 (±53) renting households, 16.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Wathena?
In Wathena, the share of households that rent went from 32.6% in 2015–2019 to 16.4% in 2020–2024 (−16.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Wathena?
A renting household in Wathena has 2.1 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wathena city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wathena city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wathena city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wathena city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wathena city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Wathena city, Kansas (place:76000, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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