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Wapella

Illinois · 513 residents · 0.551 sq mi
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Wapella has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 138 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
513
−21%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
931 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+32%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4234855486106721990201020202024Wapella
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,993
+72%since 2000
from $17,395 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(483)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4.2%(22)
Diversity Score15.1%(77)
Diversity Score
15
+556%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wapella, Illinois?

Wapella, Illinois has about 513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wapella, Illinois?

The typical household in Wapella, Illinois earns about $60,625 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Wapella, Illinois?

About 11.7% 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 8.6% 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 86 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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