WAKARUSA, KS

Wakarusa is an unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 242. It is located south of downtown Topeka. Wakarusa is also the name of an unincorporated community in adjacent Douglas County, Kansas, 6.6 mi (10.6 km) southwest of downtown Lawrence and the name of the township that includes Lawrence, Kansas.

History

Wakarusa was founded in 1858.

Wakarusa has a post office with ZIP code 66546.

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Wakarusa as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

The community is served by Auburn–Washburn USD 437 public school district.