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Wapakoneta, OH · 1 counties · 45,909 residents (2025 est.) · 401.388 sq mi
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Wapakoneta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,660. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,125
−1%since 2000
from 46,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:45,909 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
44K45K46K46K47K1990201020202024Wapakoneta
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,660
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,367 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,755
+98%since 2000
from $19,593 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−4%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(45,553)
Black0.2%(109)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(310)
Asian0.4%(188)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(1,518)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(43,493)
Black1%(447)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(868)
Asian0.3%(152)
Other2.5%(1,165)
Diversity Score13.7%(6,329)
Segregation Score31.4%(14,494)
Diversity Score
14
+321%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
+4%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

WapakonetaCENTRAL9,711
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1 component county

Auglaize CountyCENTRAL45,909
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wapakoneta, OH?

Wapakoneta, OH has about 46,125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wapakoneta, OH?

The typical household in Wapakoneta, OH earns about $78,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wapakoneta, OH expensive?

In Wapakoneta, OH, the median home is worth about $189,800, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Wapakoneta, OH?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wapakoneta, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wapakoneta, OH?

About 7.1% of people in Wapakoneta, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wapakoneta, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Wapakoneta, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,540 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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