Wapello County, Iowa's estimated 2024 population is 35,251 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wapello County, Iowa is the 20th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 35,679 and has seen a growth of -1.2% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 35,676 | 85 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 35,591 | 85 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 35,506 | 85 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 35,421 | 85 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 35,336 | 85 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 35,251 | 85 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 35,166 | 85 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 35,081 | -214 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 35,295 | -31 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 35,326 | 175 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 35,151 | 91 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 35,060 | 17 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 35,043 | -227 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 35,270 | -180 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 35,450 | 29 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 35,421 | -85 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 35,506 | 76 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 35,430 | -54 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 35,484 | -195 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 35,679 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 35,687 | -4,554 | -11.32% |
| 1980 | 40,241 | -1,908 | -4.53% |
| 1970 | 42,149 | -3,977 | -8.62% |
| 1960 | 46,126 | -1,271 | -2.68% |
| 1950 | 47,397 | 3,117 | 7.04% |
| 1940 | 44,280 | 3,800 | 9.39% |
| 1930 | 40,480 | 2,543 | 6.7% |
| 1920 | 37,937 | 194 | 0.51% |
| 1910 | 37,743 | 2,317 | 6.54% |
| 1900 | 35,426 | 5,000 | 16.43% |
| 1890 | 30,426 | 5,141 | 20.33% |
| 1880 | 25,285 | 2,939 | 13.15% |
| 1870 | 22,346 | 7,828 | 53.92% |
| 1860 | 14,518 | 6,047 | 71.38% |
| 1850 | 8,471 | -27,205 | -76.26% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,147 | 82.65% |
| Two or more races | 2,359 | 6.69% |
| Other race | 1,250 | 3.54% |
| Black or African American | 1,191 | 3.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 690 | 1.96% |
| Asian | 526 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.29% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,088 | 2.44 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Married | 6,520 | 3.01 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 4,911 | 1.22 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Female | 1,883 | 3.35 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Male | 774 | 3.23 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
67.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,581 | 6.58% |
| Associates Degree | 2,744 | 11.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,829 | 11.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,836 | 7.65% |
| High School Graduate | 9,142 | 38.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,375 | 5.73% |
| Some College | 4,507 | 18.77% |
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 | 19,726 | 18,287 | 3,921 |
| Hispanic | 2,163 | 1,221 | 268 |
| 2+ Races | 1,313 | 953 | 403 |
| Black | 759 | 479 | 98 |
| Other Race | 690 | 426 | 86 |
| Asian | 343 | 216 | 133 |
| Islander | 336 | 262 | 1 |
| Native American | 52 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,890 | $67,604 | $47,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,544 | $78,508 | $67,125 |
| High School Graduate | $37,941 | $40,994 | $35,967 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,549 | $43,157 | $31,488 |
| Overall | $44,517 | $47,536 | $39,381 |
| Some College | $46,035 | $50,340 | $36,537 |
$44,517
Average Earnings
$47,536
Average Male
$39,381
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.82% of Wapello County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 14.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,549 | 4,302 | 16.2% |
| Hispanic | 4,359 | 468 | 10.74% |
| Islander | 690 | 467 | 67.68% |
| Multiple | 2,321 | 373 | 16.07% |
| Black | 1,126 | 353 | 31.35% |
| Asian | 521 | 37 | 7.1% |
| Other | 1,204 | 28 | 2.33% |
| Native | 98 | 6 | 6.12% |
16.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.72%
Male Poverty Rate
15.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wapello County, Iowa is Islander, with 67.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wapello County, Iowa is Other, with 2.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.21% |
| High School | 19.99% |
| Some College | 9.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.17% |
| Male Employed | 9.62% |
| Female Employed | 6.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,621 | $88,745 |
| Households | $60,034 | $80,944 |
| Married Families | $90,291 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,971 | $62,222 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,746
Number of Veterans
1,625
Male Veterans
121
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 634 |
| First Gulf War | 358 |
| Second Gulf War | 329 |
| Korea | 130 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 546 |
| 35 to 54 | 394 |
| 75+ | 393 |
| 55 to 64 | 293 |
| 18 to 34 | 120 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,628 | 7.12% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 45 | 12.06% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 0.97% |
| Black | 18 | 2.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
73.45%
Born in Wapello County, Iowa
90.82%
Native Born
9.18%
Foreign Born
5.38%
Non Citizen
3.81%
Naturalized
90.82% of Wapello County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 73.45% having been born in Iowa. 5.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.