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Wapakoneta Micro

Wapakoneta, OH · 1 counties · 46,422 residents · 401.388 sq mi
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Wapakoneta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,193. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
46,422
Unchangedsince 2000
from 46,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K45K46K46K47K1990201020202024Wapakoneta
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,193
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,367 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,194
+64%since 2000
from $19,593 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(43,643)
Black0.5%(231)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(781)
Asian0.5%(242)
Other2%(950)
Diversity Score11.6%(5,399)
Segregation Score30.3%(14,060)
Diversity Score
12
+257%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 46,422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wapakoneta, OH?

The typical household in Wapakoneta, OH earns about $66,193 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 $146,400, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Wapakoneta, OH?

About 19.2% 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 7.9% 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 1,837 residents, a change of about 4 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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