Wapello County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wapello County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19179
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 179
Geography
- Land Area
- 431.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 436.02 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.031275
- Longitude
- -92.409466
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,163
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,880
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,705 | 89.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,453 | 10.4% |
| White | 26,979 | 81.4% |
| Black | 748 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 590 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 373 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,079 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,806 | 7.3% |
| White | 21,640 | 87.0% |
| Black | 730 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 468 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 189 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 35,362
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,798
- Poverty Rate
- 15.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,464
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,965 | 79.1% |
| Black | 1,068 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 634 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,238
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,728 | 33.2% |
| Republican | 6,525 | 32.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,832 | 33.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,809 | 48.5% |
| Female | 10,429 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,705 | 82.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,308 | 6.5% |
| Black | 162 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 211 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,422
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,141 | 54.7% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 19.8% |
| Black | 58 | 35.8% |
| Asian | 75 | 35.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,094 | 51.9% |
| Female | 5,328 | 51.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,957 (33.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,708 (19.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,730
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $131,462
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $947
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.