Wapella, IL is a small town with a population of 444 according to the latest census. It has a population density of 926 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Wapella is home to many local businesses, such as Wapella Livestock Commission Co., Glove Building and Supply Co., and Nesbitt's Electrical Service. Year-round outdoor activities in Wapella include fishing at Miracle Lake, camping at nearby Kennekuk County Park, and hiking along the Kickapoo Creek Trail. The town also hosts several sports events throughout the year, including baseball and softball games at Miracle Field Park and tennis matches at Nelson Park. Organizations like the Wapella Lions Club are active in the community and always looking for volunteers who want to help out locally.
The population in Wapella is 444. There are 806 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wapella is 44.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wapella is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wapella
- 46.2% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 35.2% are married with children
- 11.7% have children, but are single
Race in Wapella
- 78.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 21.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander