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Wamego, KS
City in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
Population
4,386
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,663
ZIP codes
0
Wamego and its ZIP codes
Wamego at a glance
- Wamego is about 46 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 68th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $78,809, 6% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,300 (9% below Kansas) and median rent is $849 a month.
Local data for Wamego, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wamego, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,809
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$849/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
41.2%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,574), Mexican Americans (542), Irish Americans (386).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawatomie County. PPP loans are for Wamego.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,916
9,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,498
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $6,667 per person
How people get to work
Wamego, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wamego, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
765
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
85
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 18°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wamego, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Wamego
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LouisvilleCity | 2.8 mi | 0.5 |
| WabaunseeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| St. GeorgeCity | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| ZeandaleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.4 |
| BelvueCity | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| NewburyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| McFarlandCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| PaxicoCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| St. MarysCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| AlmaCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| WestmorelandCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ManhattanCity | 15 mi | 20.4 |
| EmmettCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Maple HillCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| DeliaCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| RossvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wamego, KS in?
- Wamego is in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Wamego, KS?
- About 4,386 people live in Wamego, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wamego?
- Nearby places include Louisville (2.8 mi), Wabaunsee (4.8 mi), St. George (5.7 mi), Zeandale (7.1 mi), Belvue (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023