Wapello County's estimated 2026 population is 34,991 with a growth rate of -0.62% 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 -1.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 41.5 years
Male: 37.5 years
There are 26,930 adults, (6,496 of whom are seniors) in Wapello County.
Female: 17,453 (49.4%)
Male: 17,909 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Wapello County includes 79.08% White, 4.26% other race, 3.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,965 | 79.08% |
| Two or more races | 3,175 | 8.98% |
| Other race | 1,508 | 4.26% |
| Black or African American | 1,068 | 3.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 857 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 634 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 155 | 0.44% |
Wapello County's average per capita income is $45,569. Household income levels show a median of $64,766. The poverty rate stands at 15.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,554 | - |
| Families | $78,691 | $94,089 |
| Households | $64,766 | $82,470 |
| Non Families | $42,989 | $57,115 |
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