U.S. County · Profile

Wapello County

35.2KTotal Population
81Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-2.50%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wapello County has a population of 35,166 as of 2023. It is located in Iowa.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wapello County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):11.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White85.8%30,172
Hispanic or Latino11.5%4,044
Two or More Races5.0%1,758
Black or African American3.2%1,125
Some Other Race2.8%985
Asian1.5%527
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1.5%527
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%70

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wapello County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$56,209
24.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,025
21.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.4%
51.3% above national average
Median Age
39.4 years

Income & Poverty

$56,209Median Household Income
$30,025Per Capita Income
17.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$56,209$72,293
Families$67,016$81,312
Married-couple Families$67,016$75,058
Nonfamily Households$39,274$42,416

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wapello County, Iowa.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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