Wapello County, Iowa Population 2022
Wapello County, Iowa's estimated population is 34,903 with a growth rate of -0.06% 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 35,682 and has seen a growth of -2.18% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 8,471 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 14,518 | 6,047 | 71.38% |
| 1870 | 22,346 | 7,828 | 53.92% |
| 1880 | 25,285 | 2,939 | 13.15% |
| 1890 | 30,426 | 5,141 | 20.33% |
| 1900 | 35,426 | 5,000 | 16.43% |
| 1910 | 37,743 | 2,317 | 6.54% |
| 1920 | 37,937 | 194 | 0.51% |
| 1930 | 40,480 | 2,543 | 6.70% |
| 1940 | 44,280 | 3,800 | 9.39% |
| 1950 | 47,397 | 3,117 | 7.04% |
| 1960 | 46,126 | -1,271 | -2.68% |
| 1970 | 42,149 | -3,977 | -8.62% |
| 1980 | 40,241 | -1,908 | -4.53% |
| 1990 | 35,687 | -4,554 | -11.32% |
| 2010 | 35,682 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 35,486 | -196 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 35,431 | -55 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 35,507 | 76 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 35,426 | -81 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 35,456 | 30 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 35,265 | -191 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 35,022 | -243 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 34,991 | -31 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 34,969 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 34,947 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 34,925 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 34,903 | -22 | -0.06% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,517 | 86.94% |
| Black or African American | 1,298 | 3.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 86 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 507 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 303 | 0.86% |
| Some Other Race | 1,322 | 3.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1,069 | 3.05% |
Wapello County, Iowa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,404 | 2.38 | 67.7 |
| Married | 6,846 | 3 | 82.9 |
| Male | 853 | 2.69 | 48.5 |
| Female | 1,634 | 3.13 | 45.6 |
| Non Family | 5,071 | 1.25 | 57.6 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,104 | 4.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,810 | 7.54% |
| High School Graduate | 8,573 | 35.70% |
| Some College | 5,064 | 21.09% |
| Associates Degree | 2,735 | 11.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,964 | 12.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,764 | 7.35% |
Wapello County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 65 | 53 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 477 | 428 | 185 |
| Asian | 335 | 175 | 79 |
| Black | 784 | 529 | 162 |
| White | 20,656 | 19,094 | 4,181 |
| Islander | 177 | 163 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 1,808 | 885 | 183 |
| Other Race | 671 | 288 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 70.77%.
$35,316
Average Earnings
$40,453
Average Male
$28,983
Average Female
Wapello County, Iowa Language by Age
Wapello County, Iowa Language
88.44% of Wapello County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 11.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.29% of the population.
Wapello County, Iowa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 303 | 137 | 45.21% |
| Black | 1,227 | 520 | 42.38% |
| Multiple | 1,040 | 202 | 19.42% |
| White | 27,968 | 4,502 | 16.10% |
| Hispanic | 3,770 | 352 | 9.34% |
| Native | 86 | 7 | 8.14% |
| Asian | 499 | 14 | 2.81% |
| Other | 83 | NaN% |
16.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.63%
Male Poverty Rate
17.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wapello County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wapello County, Iowa is Islander, with 45.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wapello County, Iowa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.38%.
Wapello County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Wapello County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
Wapello County, Iowa Marriage
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.
Wapello County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,783 | 7.40% |
| Black | 13 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 39 | 10.54% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.10% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 1.64% |
Wapello County, Iowa Veterans by Education
10.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.13%
Born in Wapello County, Iowa
92.07%
Native Born
7.93%
Foreign Born
4.54%
Non Citizen
3.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.07% of Wapello County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 73.13% having been born in Iowa. 4.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990