Wapello County, Iowa
Total Population: 35,265
County Seat: Ottumwa
Median Home Value
$112,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$60,034
Across all households
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.7%
65 Years and Over
18.0%
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
93.5%
No Health Insurance
7.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
19.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$60,034
Mean Household Income
$80,944
Per Capita Income
$33,337
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
15.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$112,900
Median Rent
$950/mo
Total Housing Units
15,740
Owner-Occupied
67.4%
Renter-Occupied
32.6%
Vacancy Rate
10.5%
Married Couple Households
46.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.6%
Average Household Size
2.44
Broadband Internet Access
83.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19179.