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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wapello County

Iowa · 36,051 residents · 431.843 sq mi
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Wapello County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,188. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $51,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

36,051
+1%since 1990
from 35,687 in 1990
1990 – 2025
83 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 83 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+5%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K35K36K36K36K1990201020202024Wapello County
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,188
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,060 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,500
+49%since 1990
from $11,055 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
24.4% rent
1.6
+27%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(34,970)
Black0.8%(297)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(217)
Asian0.4%(150)
Diversity Score6.4%(2,283)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(34,339)
Black0.9%(329)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(799)
Asian0.6%(233)
Diversity Score9.3%(3,342)
9
+45%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−24%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wapello County, Iowa?

Wapello County, Iowa has about 36,051 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wapello County, Iowa?

The typical household in Wapello County, Iowa earns about $32,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wapello County, Iowa expensive?

In Wapello County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Wapello County, Iowa?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wapello County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wapello County, Iowa?

About 13.2% of people in Wapello County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wapello County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wapello County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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