Wapello, IA is a small rural town located in the south-central region of Iowa with a population of 1,914 people. It has a population density of 1,545 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The town offers an array of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping and fishing. Local businesses include Wapello Pharmacy Inc., Wapello Variety Store and Randy's Auto Parts. There are also several organizations based in Wapello such as the Wapello County Historical Society and the Wapello Fire Department. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local sporting events such as high school football and basketball games.
The population in Wapello is 1,914. There are 1,479 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wapello is 46.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wapello is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wapello
- 53.6% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 34.8% are married with children
- 11.5% have children, but are single
Race in Wapello
- 88.0% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 10.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander