Louisa County, Iowa

Total Population: 10,710

County Seat: Wapello

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Median Home Value

$137,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$80,223

Across all households

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)77.6%
Hispanic or Latino16.2%
Two or More Races4.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

19.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

48.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.9%

No Health Insurance

5.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$80,223

Mean Household Income

$95,468

Per Capita Income

$35,747

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$137,600

Median Rent

$797/mo

Total Housing Units

4,736

Owner-Occupied

80.1%

Renter-Occupied

19.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Married Couple Households

62.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

18.7%

Average Household Size

2.55

Broadband Internet Access

87.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19115.