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Wapakoneta

Ohio · 9,957 residents · 6.563 sq mi
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Wapakoneta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,560. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,957
+5%since 2000
from 9,474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,517 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Wapakoneta
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,560
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,980
+47%since 2000
from $18,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(9,243)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(82)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(340)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(9,193)
Black0.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(255)
Asian0.5%(51)
Other4%(398)
Diversity Score17.9%(1,784)
Diversity Score
18
+400%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wapakoneta, Ohio?

Wapakoneta, Ohio has about 9,957 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wapakoneta, Ohio?

The typical household in Wapakoneta, Ohio earns about $55,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wapakoneta, Ohio expensive?

In Wapakoneta, Ohio, the median home is worth about $112,200, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Wapakoneta, Ohio?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wapakoneta, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wapakoneta, Ohio?

About 14.3% of people in Wapakoneta, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wapakoneta, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wapakoneta, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 743 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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