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Wapella

Illinois · 558 residents · 0.551 sq mi
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Wapella has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,458. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
558
−14%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+25%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4234855486106721990201020202024Wapella
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,458
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,810
+37%since 2000
from $17,395 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.239
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services21.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration19.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing11.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(641)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(542)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score8.7%(49)
Diversity Score
9
+281%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wapella, Illinois?

Wapella, Illinois has about 558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wapella, Illinois?

The typical household in Wapella, Illinois earns about $51,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wapella, Illinois expensive?

In Wapella, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,800.

How educated are people in Wapella, Illinois?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wapella, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wapella, Illinois?

About 2.2% of people in Wapella, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wapella, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wapella, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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