Wakenda township, Missouri
Wakenda township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wakenda township is a geographic entity located in Carroll County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 359. The land area covers 31.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 359 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 27.8 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 68 | ±43 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 108 | ±46 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 68 | ±43 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 | ±46 |
| Median Home Value | $264,400 | ±$120,277 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $59,949 | ±$28,052 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±12 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±5.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 108 | ±60 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WAKENDA
GUS Population: 359 (2024)
ID: 169256
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
25904 CR 290, CARROLLTON MO 64633-9505
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COUNTY OF CARROLL
GUS Population: 8,414 (2024)
ID: 129426
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDING COMMISSIONER
8 S MAIN ST, STE 6, CARROLLTON MO 64633-1680
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | MARSHALL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BOSWORTH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BOSWORTH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | MARSHALL, MO | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 10-12 | CARROLLTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CARROLLTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CARROLLTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | MARSHALL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MARSHALL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | MIAMI, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saline County Career Center
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College Vocational | 20.7 mi away | SCCC Adult Education Center, 2285 S Hwy 65, Marshall, MO, 65340-1698 |
6606318781
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CARROLLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | ONE N FOLGER ST, CARROLLTON, MO, 64633 |
(660) 542-0183
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Missouri Valley College
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College | 20.8 mi away | 500 E College St, Marshall, MO, 65340 |
6608314000
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WAVERLY BRANCH
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 203 E KELLING AVE, WAVERLY, MO, 64096 |
(660) 493-2987
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Lex La-Ray Technical Center
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College Vocational | 23.4 mi away | 2323 High School Dr, Lexington, MO, 64067-1525 |
66025922646001
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NORBORNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 109 E SECOND ST, NORBORNE, MO, 64668 |
(660) 593-3514
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CORDER BRANCH
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 221 N LAFAYETTE ST, CORDER, MO, 64021 |
(660) 394-2565
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MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 214 N LAFAYETTE AVE, MARSHALL, MO, 65340 |
(660) 886-3391
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ROBERTSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 19 W 20TH ST, HIGGINSVILLE, MO, 64037 |
(660) 584-2880
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SLATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 201 N MAIN ST, SLATER, MO, 65349 |
(660) 529-3100
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CARROLLTON, MO US, located 3.0 miles from Wakenda township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.2° | 17.4° | 27.3° | 1.41" | 4.8" |
| February | 42.6° | 21.1° | 31.9° | 1.85" | 3.3" |
| March | 54.5° | 31.0° | 42.7° | 2.51" | 1.1" |
| April | 65.7° | 41.3° | 53.5° | 3.92" | 0.2" |
| May | 75.3° | 52.9° | 64.1° | 5.13" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.3° | 62.9° | 73.6° | 5.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.0° | 67.0° | 77.5° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.7° | 64.7° | 75.7° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.8° | 55.5° | 67.7° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.8° | 43.4° | 55.6° | 3.16" | 0.3" |
| November | 53.6° | 31.8° | 42.7° | 2.21" | 0.9" |
| December | 41.8° | 22.5° | 32.1° | 1.58" | 2.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Grand Pass village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| Waverly city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Bogard city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Malta Bend town | Town | 10.3 mi | — |
| Norborne city | City | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2903376552. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.