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Wapello

County:
Louisa County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.299
State:
Iowa

Wapello is a city located in Louisa County, Iowa. Wapello has a 2026 population of 1,998. It is also the county seat of Louisa County. Wapello is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -3.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,081 in 2020.

The median household income in Wapello is $72,708 with a poverty rate of 6.4%. The median age in Wapello is 49.6 years: 42.6 years for males, and 54.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males.

2K
Total Population
1,539
Density (mi²)
-14 -0.7%
Growth

Wapello Population

Wapello Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,998-14-0.7%
20252,012-14-0.69%
20242,026100.5%
20232,016-24-1.18%
20222,040-21-1.02%
20212,061-20-0.96%
20202,081-2-0.1%
20192,008-10-0.5%
20182,018-16-0.79%
20172,03400%
20162,034-19-0.93%
20152,05350.24%
20142,048-8-0.39%
20132,056-1-0.05%
20122,057-9-0.44%
20112,066-1-0.05%
20102,066-3-0.14%

Median Age

Overall: 49.6 years
Female: 54.5 years
Male: 42.6 years

Wapello Adults

There are 1,524 adults, (556 of whom are seniors) in Wapello.

Sex Ratio

Female: 905 (51.3%)
Male: 860 (48.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wapello includes 86.4% White, 5.5% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,52586.4%
Two or more races1146.46%
Other race975.5%
Native American201.13%
Black or African American90.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race975.5%
Two or more races442.49%
Native American201.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,52586.4%
Two or more races703.97%
Black or African American90.51%

Wapello Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wapello 's average per capita income is $42,703. Household income levels show a median of $72,708. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$93,462-
Families$91,250$92,991
Households$72,708$75,277
Non Families$38,711$41,881

$42,703

Average Income

$72,708

Median Household Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)