Wapello is a city located in Louisa County Iowa. Wapello has a 2024 population of 1,989. It is also the county seat of Louisa County. Wapello is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,083 in 2020.
The average household income in Wapello is $75,975 with a poverty rate of 7.52%. The median age in Wapello is 46.7 years: 44.9 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wapello was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,543 | 82.91% |
| Two or more races | 187 | 10.05% |
| Other race | 94 | 5.05% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 831 | 2.19 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Married | 407 | 2.69 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 290 | 1.11 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Female | 100 | 3.1 | 83 | 17 |
| Male | 34 | 2.79 | 50 | 50 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 11.01% |
| Associates Degree | 135 | 9.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 11.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 4.08% |
| High School Graduate | 527 | 38.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 4.01% |
| Some College | 284 | 20.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,128 | 1,033 | 220 |
| Hispanic | 170 | 71 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 66 | 0 |
| Other Race | 63 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,333 | $41,250 | $43,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,458 | $0 | $66,458 |
| High School Graduate | $43,438 | $58,750 | $34,191 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,618 | $42,426 | $38,750 |
| Overall | $41,897 | $53,333 | $34,180 |
| Some College | $37,955 | $52,500 | $31,061 |
$41,897
Average Earnings
$53,333
Average Male
$34,180
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.41% of Wapello residents speak only English, while 10.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,433 | 88 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 233 | 49 | 21.03% |
| Black | 19 | 7 | 36.84% |
7.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.07%
Male Poverty Rate
9.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wapello is Black, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wapello is White, with 6.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12% |
| High School | 9.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.88% |
| Some College | 1.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 2.51% |
| Female Employed | 1.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,313 | $86,965 |
| Households | $68,403 | $75,975 |
| Married Families | $90,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,833 | $47,106 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
130
Number of Veterans
126
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 9.44% |
| Other Race | 6 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
74.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.75%
Born in Wapello
93.82%
Native Born
6.18%
Foreign Born
3.71%
Non Citizen
2.47%
Naturalized
93.82% of Wapello residents were born in the United States, with 82.75% having been born in Iowa. 3.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,873 | -23 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 1,896 | -23 | -1.2% |
| 2027 | 1,919 | -24 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 1,943 | -23 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 1,966 | -23 | -1.16% |
| 2024 | 1,989 | -24 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 2,013 | -21 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 2,034 | -28 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 2,062 | -21 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 2,083 | 75 | 3.74% |
| 2019 | 2,008 | -10 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 2,018 | -16 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 2,034 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,034 | -19 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 2,053 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 2,048 | -8 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 2,056 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 2,057 | -9 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 2,066 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,066 | 0 | 0% |