Wapello County, Iowa

Wapello County
Wapello County
U.S. county
	The courthouse in Ottumwa
	Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
	Iowa's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 41°01′46″N 92°24′32″W / 41.029444444444°N 92.408888888889°W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Founded	1843
Named for	Wapello
Seat	Ottumwa
Largest city	Ottumwa
Area
• Total	436 sq mi (1,130 km2)
• Land	432 sq mi (1,120 km2)
• Water	4.2 sq mi (11 km2) 1.0%%
Population (2020)
• Total	35,437
• Density	81/sq mi (31/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd
Website	www.wapellocounty.org

Chief Wapello; "Wa-pel-la the Prince, Musquakee Chief", from History of the Indian Tribes of North America.

Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,437.^[1] The county seat is Ottumwa.^[2] The county was formed on February 17, 1843, and named for Wapello, a Meskwaki chief.^[3]

Wapello County is included in the Ottumwa, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 436 square miles (1,130 km²), of which 432 square miles (1,120 km²) is land and 4.2 square miles (11 km²) (1.0%) is water.^[4]

Major highways[]

U.S. Route 34
U.S. Route 63
Iowa Highway 16
Iowa Highway 137
Iowa Highway 149

Adjacent counties[]

Mahaska County (northwest)
Keokuk County (northeast)
Jefferson County (east)
Davis County (south)
Monroe County (west)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1850	8,471	—
1860	14,518	71.4%
1870	22,346	53.9%
1880	25,285	13.2%
1890	30,426	20.3%
1900	35,426	16.4%
1910	37,743	6.5%
1920	37,937	0.5%
1930	40,480	6.7%
1940	44,280	9.4%
1950	47,397	7.0%
1960	46,126	−2.7%
1970	42,149	−8.6%
1980	40,241	−4.5%
1990	35,696	−11.3%
2000	36,051	1.0%
2010	35,625	−1.2%
2020	35,437	−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census^[5] 1790-1960^[6] 1900-1990^[7] 1990-2000^[8] 2010-2018^[9]

Population of Wapello County from US census data

2020 census[]

The 2020 census recorded a population of 35,437 in the county, with a population density of 81.2225/sq mi (31.3602/km²). 94.26% of the population reported being of one race. 67.30% were non-Hispanic White, 4.15% were Black, 12.22% were Hispanic, 0.65% were Native American, 1.77% were Asian, 1.47% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 12.44% were some other race or more than one race. There were 15,734 housing units, of which 14,167 were occupied.^[1]

2010 census[]

The 2010 census recorded a population of 35,625 in the county, with a population density of 82.5016/sq mi (31.8540/km²). There were 16,098 housing units, of which 14,552 were occupied.^[10]

2000 census[]

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Wapello County

As of the census^[11] of 2000, there were 36,051 people, 14,784 households, and 9,801 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile (32/km²). There were 15,873 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.28% White, 0.93% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.05% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 2.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 14,784 households, out of which 28.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.70% were non-families. 28.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.30% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,188, and the median income for a family was $39,224. Males had a median income of $31,346 versus $21,286 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,500. About 9.40% of families and 13.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.00% of those under age 18 and 7.90% of those age 65 or over.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Ashland
Bladensburg
Dahlonega
Dudley
Farson
Phillips
Pickwick
Ottumwa Junction
Rutledge

Townships[]

Population ranking[]

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Wapello County.^[1]

† county seat

Rank	City/Town/etc.	Municipal type	Population (2020 Census)
1	† Ottumwa	City	25,529
2	Eddyville (partially in Mahaska and Monroe Counties)	City	970
3	Eldon	City	783
4	Agency	City	620
5	Blakesburg	City	274
6	Kirkville	City	157
7	Chillicothe	City	76

Politics[]

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Presidential Elections Results

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ "Wapello County". Archived from the original on 2007-04-26. Retrieved 2008-01-20.
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved June 11, 2011.^{[dead link]}
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-04-28.

External links[]

Official Wapello County website

Coordinates: 41°01′46″N 92°24′32″W / 41.02944°N 92.40889°W / 41.02944; -92.40889

[cen2020-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.

[GR6-2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

[3] "Wapello County". Archived from the original on 2007-04-26. Retrieved 2008-01-20.

[GR1-4] "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.

[5] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[6] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[7] "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[8] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[QF-9] "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[USCB-10] "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved June 11, 2011.^{[dead link]}

[GR2-11] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

[12] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-04-28.

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2020	60.9% 9,516	37.2% 5,821	1.9% 296
2016	57.5% 8,715	36.9% 5,594	5.6% 840
2012	43.1% 6,789	54.9% 8,663	2.0% 318
2008	41.8% 6,663	55.3% 8,820	2.9% 457
2004	44.3% 7,403	54.6% 9,125	1.1% 179
2000	41.7% 6,313	55.2% 8,355	3.1% 471
1996	32.7% 4,828	57.1% 8,437	10.2% 1,505
1992	30.2% 4,852	53.9% 8,670	15.9% 2,561
1988	34.1% 5,350	64.9% 10,177	0.9% 146
1984	39.9% 7,098	59.2% 10,545	0.9% 157
1980	42.3% 7,475	50.5% 8,923	7.2% 1,270
1976	39.3% 6,786	59.4% 10,249	1.4% 233
1972	51.2% 9,301	45.9% 8,348	2.9% 522
1968	42.0% 7,825	50.3% 9,375	7.8% 1,447
1964	28.3% 5,524	71.5% 13,971	0.3% 51
1960	49.8% 11,036	50.2% 11,116	0.1% 15
1956	48.7% 10,401	51.3% 10,960	0.1% 20
1952	52.2% 11,571	47.2% 10,449	0.6% 130
1948	41.5% 7,875	57.1% 10,841	1.4% 260
1944	43.2% 8,244	56.2% 10,732	0.6% 113
1940	43.0% 9,039	56.6% 11,880	0.4% 87
1936	41.3% 7,647	57.1% 10,578	1.6% 287
1932	42.5% 7,256	55.7% 9,504	1.9% 316
1928	66.1% 11,586	33.1% 5,793	0.9% 149
1924	57.0% 9,870	17.5% 3,039	25.5% 4,420
1920	68.0% 9,884	28.4% 4,131	3.6% 522
1916	47.7% 4,398	43.3% 3,994	9.1% 837
1912	32.5% 2,755	36.6% 3,102	30.9% 2,613
1908	50.7% 4,541	41.6% 3,724	7.8% 694
1904	60.6% 4,912	30.5% 2,473	8.9% 720
1900	53.2% 4,742	43.8% 3,902	3.0% 268
1896	50.8% 4,319	47.5% 4,041	1.8% 150

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Cities	Agency Blakesburg Chillicothe Eddyville‡ Eldon Kirkville Ottumwa
Townships	Adams Agency Cass Center Columbia Competine Dahlonega Green Highland Keokuk Pleasant Polk Richland Washington
Unincorporated communities	Bladensburg Dahlonega Dudley Farson Yampa
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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