Wapello County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19179 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,362 | — | #1,333 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,766 | -13.8% | #1,652 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,331 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $125,100 | -55.6% | #2,573 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $920 | -20.9% | #1,329 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | +25.7% | #2,094 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wapello County has a population of 35,362, making it the #1,333 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wapello County is $64,766, ranking #1,652 out of 3,222 counties — 13.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.8% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Wapello County is $125,100 (-55.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $920/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.4%.
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92.7% of residents in Wapello County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Wapello County, Iowa
Wapello County, Iowa has a total population of 35,362, making it the 1,333rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wapello County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wapello County is $64,766, which ranks #1,652 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Wapello County is $125,100, 55.6% below the national median. Renters in Wapello County pay a median gross rent of $920 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wapello County, 19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Wapello County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.4%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Wapello County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.