Wapello County, Iowa
Wapello County is home to 35,362 people. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $64,766.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,362 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $64,766 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.8% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 21.4% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.3% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $125,100 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $920 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.6% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.9% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.2 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Appanoose County
- Davis County
- Jefferson County
- Keokuk County
- Mahaska County
- Monroe County
- Van Buren County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.