Wapello County, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wapello County
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The courthouse in Ottumwa
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Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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| 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
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| • Total | 35,437 |
| • Density | 81.28/sq mi (31.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,437. The county seat is Ottumwa. The county was formed on February 17, 1843, and named for Wapello, a Meskwaki chief.
Wapello County is included in the Ottumwa, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Contents
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.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 34
U.S. Highway 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 | |||
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| 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 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2018 |
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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.
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.
Communities
Cities
Unincorporated communities
- Ashland
- Bladensburg
- Dahlonega
- Dudley
- Farson
- Munterville
- Phillips
- Pickwick
- Ottumwa Junction
- Rutledge
Townships
- Adams
- Agency
- Cass
- Center
- Columbia
- Competine
- Dahlonega
- Green
- Highland
- Keokuk
- Pleasant
- Polk
- Richland
- Washington
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Wapello County.
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2010 Census) |
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| 1 | † Ottumwa | City | 25,023 |
| 2 | Eddyville (partially in Mahaska and Monroe Counties) | City | 1,024 |
| 3 | Eldon | City | 927 |
| 4 | Agency | City | 638 |
| 5 | Blakesburg | City | 296 |
| 6 | Kirkville | City | 167 |
| 7 | Chillicothe | City | 97 |
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Wapello para niños
