2023 ACS Census Data · Population 35,265
Wapello County is a small county in Iowa with a population of 35,265. The median household income is $60,034, 8% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.7%, median home value is $112,900, and 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
35,265
2023 estimate
Rank #1332 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$60,034
Household
Rank #1916 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$112,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2694 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2002 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
14.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% below Iowa avg·8% below national avg
Poverty Rate
55% below Iowa avg·12% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Iowa avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,337
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
30% below Iowa avg·46% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
17% above Iowa avg·2% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% below Iowa avg·8% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
26% below Iowa avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
15,740
Households
14,088
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,183
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
18% below Iowa avg·19% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Iowa avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.6%
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