Wallace County Population

1870–2026

1,402

2026 projection

7.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Wallace County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,402-392.71%
20251,441-392.64%
20241,480-221.46%
20231,502+110.74%
20221,491-221.45%
20211,513+10.07%
20201,512-60.40%
20191,518+342.29%
20181,484-291.92%
20171,513+140.93%

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Wallace County Demographics

47.2median age

Median age

Female49.4 yrs
Male42.7 yrs

Adults

1,091
369 seniors (65+) · 34% of adults722 other adults

Sex

Female 47.6% · 674Male 52.4% · 743

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 14 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Wallace County Income

$63,207median household income

Median household income

$63,207

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,545

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.3%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Wallace County Marital Status

59% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married59%59%58%
Never married22%30%12%
Divorced7%7%6%
Widowed13%4%22%
Separated<1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201