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Waconda Unified School District 272
Waconda Unified School District 272 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 2,571. The median household income is $68,798 and the median age is 46.6.
2,571
Population
7
People / sq mi
$68,798
Median Income
46.6
Median Age
Waconda Unified School District 272 covers 394 sq mi of land at 6.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,798
Median Household Income
$41,099
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$115,300
Median Home Value
$451
Median Rent
75.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.6%
High School+
25.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waconda Unified School District 272 serves a community with a population of 2,571 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Waconda Unified School District 272 is $68,798, with a per capita income of $41,099. The poverty rate is 4.5%.
Waconda Unified School District 272 is 95.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Waconda Unified School District 272, 94.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Waconda Unified School District 272 is $115,300, with a median rent of $451. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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Data for Waconda Unified School District 272 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2004470).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.