Wapello County, Iowa
Wapello County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,625 and a population density of 82 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 34,985 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ottumwa. The county was created 182 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Wapello County
| Population : | 34,985 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Wapello |
| Area : | 436 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | Wapello |
| Altitude : | 797 feet / 243 meters |
| Capital : | Ottumwa |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:42:39 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 80 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wapello County is located at 41°1'50"N 92°24'34"W (41.0305800, -92.4094500). It has 3 neighbors: Davis County, Keokuk County and Mahaska County.
Wapello County map
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The largest city of Wapello County is Ottumwa with a population of 24,375. Other cities include, Eddyville population 1,010, Eldon population 915, Agency population 641 and Blakesburg population 285. See all Wapello County cities & populated places.
Wapello County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wapello County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa | 24,375 | City in Iowa |
| Eddyville | 1,010 | City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States |
| Eldon | 915 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Agency | 641 | City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States |
| Blakesburg | 285 | City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States |
| Kirkville | 177 | Human settlement in Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Chillicothe | 97 | City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Wapello County
Wapello County has 3 neighbours.
- Davis County county in Iowa, United States
- Keokuk County county in Iowa, United States
- Mahaska County county in Iowa, United States
- Ottumwa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wapello County decreased by 1.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 35,625 | - | census |
| 2011 | 35,486 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,431 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,507 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,426 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,456 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,265 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,022 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 34,991 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,969 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 34,985 | 0.05% | estimation process |
People born in Wapello County (5)
People born in Wapello County, including politician Gene W. Glenn, activist Milo Reno, politician Charles N. Poncy, .
List
- Frank Springer (American lawyer and paleontologist (1848–1927)) he was born in 17/06/1848
- Donald Gettings (American politician) he was born in 21/11/1923
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
