Wapello County, Iowa

Total Population: 35,265

County Seat: Ottumwa

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)77.3%
Hispanic or Latino12.6%
Two or More Races3.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.