Wapello, Iowa facts for kids
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Wapello, Iowa
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Location of Wapello, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Louisa |
| Named for | Wapello |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
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| • Total | 2,084 |
| • Density | 1,664.54/sq mi (642.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52653
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-82200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462662 |
Wapello is a city located in Louisa County, Iowa, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are. In 2020, about 2,084 people lived there.
Wapello is part of the larger Muscatine area. This means it's connected to a bigger group of towns and cities that share economic and social ties.
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History of Wapello
Wapello was first planned out in the late 1830s. This is when people started to lay out streets and plots of land for buildings.
The city gets its name from a famous Meskwaki chief named Wapello. He was an important leader for his people.
Geography and Location
Wapello is found on the west side of the Iowa River. This river is a major waterway in the state.
US Route 61 is a main road that goes right through the community. This makes it easy to travel to and from Wapello.
According to official measurements, the city covers about 1.34 square miles (3.47 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
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Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1850 | 336 | — |
| 1860 | 821 | +144.3% |
| 1870 | 870 | +6.0% |
| 1880 | 928 | +6.7% |
| 1890 | 1,009 | +8.7% |
| 1900 | 1,398 | +38.6% |
| 1910 | 1,326 | −5.2% |
| 1920 | 1,480 | +11.6% |
| 1930 | 1,502 | +1.5% |
| 1940 | 1,603 | +6.7% |
| 1950 | 1,755 | +9.5% |
| 1960 | 1,745 | −0.6% |
| 1970 | 1,873 | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 2,011 | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 2,013 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 2,124 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 2,067 | −2.7% |
| 2020 | 2,084 | +0.8% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The population of Wapello has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1850, only 336 people lived there. By 2020, the number grew to 2,084 residents.
Wapello's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 2,084 people living in Wapello. There were 837 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people in Wapello, about 86.6%, were White. Other groups included Black or African American (0.8%), Native American (0.6%), and Asian (0.3%). About 10.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 43.2 years old. About 24.7% of residents were under 20 years old. This shows a mix of different age groups living in the community.
Wapello's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed that 2,067 people lived in Wapello. There were 825 households at that time.
The population density was about 1,602 people per square mile. This means a good number of people lived in a relatively small area.
In 2010, 94.2% of the residents were White. About 8.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 40 years old. About 25.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Wapello
The Wapello Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the area. This district makes sure that students in Wapello get their education.
Notable People from Wapello
- Edwin Richley Hicklin: He was a United States federal judge. This means he was a very important person in the legal system.
See also
In Spanish: Wapello (Iowa) para niños
