Demographics & People — Wapello, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,935 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 49.6 |
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| Total Households | 857 |
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| Family Households | 593 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2171 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,636 |
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| Black or African American | 35 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 191 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 849 |
| German | 452 |
| Other groups | 245 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 242 |
| Irish | 234 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 231 |
| English | 122 |
| Swedish | 54 |
| American | 53 |
| French (except Basque) | 49 |
Language
| English Only | 1,759 |
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| Spanish | 132 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,891 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 130 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,580 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wapello, Iowa.
