Wakarusa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States.

[3] It is located 11 miles (18 km) south of downtown Topeka.

[4] Wakarusa has a post office with ZIP code 66546.

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

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