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Wapello County, Iowa Population 2021
Wapello County, Iowa's estimated population is 34,925 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 inIowa. The 2010 Population was 35,682 and has seen a growth of -2.12% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,925 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 34,947 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 34,969 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 34,991 | -31 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 35,022 | -243 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 35,265 | -191 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 35,456 | 30 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 35,426 | -81 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 35,507 | 76 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 35,431 | -55 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 35,486 | -196 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 35,682 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 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 | 6.70% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.06% (-22)
County Website
State
Founded
1843
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
35,682
Growth Since 2010
-2.12% (-757)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,687 | 87.33% |
| Some Other Race | 1,794 | 5.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,248 | 3.55% |
| Two or More Races | 704 | 2.00% |
| Asian | 432 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 240 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 0.10% |
Wapello County, Iowa Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,481 | 2.37 | 71.5 |
| Married | 6,947 | 3.05 | 85.6 |
| Non Family | 5,061 | 1.19 | 59.1 |
| Female | 1,596 | 2.9 | 56.5 |
| Male | 877 | 2.85 | 59.5 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,042 | 4.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,797 | 7.50% |
| High School Graduate | 8,369 | 34.94% |
| Some College | 5,445 | 22.73% |
| Associates Degree | 2,786 | 11.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,748 | 11.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,764 | 7.37% |
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Wapello County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,827 | 19,192 | 4,208 |
| Hispanic | 1,761 | 756 | 61 |
| Other Race | 879 | 472 | 41 |
| Black | 708 | 573 | 84 |
| Asian | 278 | 225 | 107 |
| 2+ Races | 182 | 182 | 28 |
| Islander | 147 | 136 | |
| Native American | 36 | 35 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 66.67%.
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$35,283
Average Earnings
$41,521
Average Male
$30,353
Average Female
Wapello County, Iowa Language by Age
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Wapello County, Iowa Language
88.11% of Wapello County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 11.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.74% of the population.
Wapello County, Iowa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,290 | 3,884 | 13.73% |
| Hispanic | 3,717 | 503 | 13.53% |
| Black | 1,158 | 437 | 37.74% |
| Other | 1,773 | 277 | 15.62% |
| Multiple | 678 | 188 | 27.73% |
| Islander | 240 | 97 | 40.42% |
| Asian | 424 | 34 | 8.02% |
| Native | 31 | 7 | 22.58% |
14.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.79%
Male Poverty Rate
16.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wapello County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wapello County, Iowa is Islander, with 40.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wapello County, Iowa is Asian, with 8.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.99%.
Wapello County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Wapello County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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Wapello County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Wapello County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,279 | 9.37% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 32 | 10.16% |
| Other Race | 30 | 2.45% |
| Black | 28 | 3.09% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 4.63% |
Wapello County, Iowa Veterans by Education
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10.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
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62.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.85%
Born in Wapello County, Iowa
92.34%
Native Born
7.66%
Foreign Born
4.92%
Non Citizen
2.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.34% of Wapello County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 71.85% having been born in Iowa. 4.92% 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