| Wakarusa, Indiana | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Harrison, Olive |
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| - Total | 2. The State of Indiana ( was the 19th US state admitted into the union Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The State of Indiana ( was the 19th US state admitted into the union The US state of Indiana is divided into 92 counties. The oldest and newest counties in Indiana are Knox County (created 1790 Elkhart County is a County located in the US state of Indiana. The US state of Indiana is divided into 1008 townships in 92 counties. Harrison Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County Indiana. Olive Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County Indiana. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 3 sq mi (5. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²) |
| - Land | 2. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 3 sq mi (5. 9 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,618 |
| - Density | 716. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0/sq mi (276. 4/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 46573 |
| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-79478[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0452499[2] |
Wakarusa is a town in Harrison and Olive townships, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 574 is a North American Numbering Plan Area code for South Bend /North Central Indiana. Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A town is a type of settlement ranging from a few to several thousand (occasionally hundreds of thousands inhabitants although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan Harrison Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County Indiana. Olive Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County Indiana. Elkhart County is a County located in the US state of Indiana. The State of Indiana ( was the 19th US state admitted into the union The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,618. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology
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Geography
Wakarusa is located at (41. 534490, -86. 016223)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 3 square miles (5. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of
The name "Wakarusa" is derived from the Potawatomi language for "knee deep in mud. The Potawatomi (also spelled Pottawatomie and Pottawatomi, among many variations) are a Native American people of the upper Mississippi "
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,618 people, 595 households, and 427 families residing in the town. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 716. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0 people per square mile (276. 4/km²). There were 618 housing units at an average density of 273. 5/sq mi (105. 6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97. 34% White, 0. 49% African American, 0. 19% Asian, 0. 06% Pacific Islander, 0. 62% from other races, and 1. 30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1. 48% of the population.
There were 595 households out of which 35. 3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58. 7% were married couples living together, 10. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28. 2% were non-families. 25. 9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13. 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 51 and the average family size was 3. 04.
In the town the population was spread out with 26. 0% under the age of 18, 7. 7% from 18 to 24, 27. 5% from 25 to 44, 19. 0% from 45 to 64, and 19. 8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 84. 7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79. 2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,515, and the median income for a family was $50,833. Males had a median income of $36,014 versus $25,300 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,615. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 3. 2% of families and 4. 0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 8% of those under age 18 and 5. 8% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
At its origin, Wakarusa was a major stop for the railroad and 3 separate lumber mills operated within its limits. Though the lumber industry is no longer present, there are two grain mills in town with large amounts of farming done close by.
Wakarusa's location in Elkhart County places it within a very strong industrial area. Multiple manufacturers are located in the area making RVs, modular housing, and custom truck production.
Notable Natives
- Ryan Burkhart, current placekicker for the University of Notre Dame Football Team. Placekicker, or simply kicker ( PK or K) is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame) (ˌnoʊtɚˈdeɪm is a private Roman Catholic Research university located in Burkhart attended NorthWood High School.
- Gayle Sayers, world class running back for the Chicago Bears, is a part time resident of Wakarusa. Gale Eugene Sayers (b May 30 1943, Wichita Kansas) also known as "The Kansas Comet", was a professional football player A running back ( RB) is the position of a player on an American or Canadian football team who usually lines up in the offensive backfield. The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois.
Festivals
Once a year, the town hosts the Maple Syrup Festival and holds a parade as well as other activities associated with small-town celebrations. The festival was started in 1969 by the then Chamber of Progress. Originally held in March, the festival now occurs during the middle of April.
During the festival the world famous Wakarusa Dime Store Jumbo Jellybeans are sold. The Wakarusa Dime Store was founded in 1907 and sells over 45 tons of the biggest jellybeans you will ever see,each year. www. jumbojellybeans. com
References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
External links
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