Wapello County's estimated 2026 population is 36,209 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wapello County is the 20th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 35,679 and has seen a growth of 1.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wapello County includes 82.65% White, 3.54% other race, 3.38% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (82.65%)
Two or more races (6.69%)
Other race (3.54%)
Black or African American (3.38%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (1.96%)
Asian (1.49%)
Native American (0.29%)
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wapello County's average per capita income is $44,517. Household income levels show a median of $60,034. The poverty rate stands at 16.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,291 | - |
| Families | $70,621 | $88,745 |
| Households | $60,034 | $80,944 |
| Non Families | $41,971 | $62,222 |
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