Wapello

City in Louisa County, Iowa

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Wapello is a city in Louisa County, Iowa, with 2,084 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morning Sun, 6.6 miles SW.

About Wapello

Wapello is a city in and the county seat of Louisa County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,084 at the time of the 2020 census.

Wapello is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Wapello

Median household income
$72,708
Median home value
$143,900
Median rent
$711/mo
Median age
49.6
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Wapello, IA population

Wapello had 2,084 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,084
Density1,604 per sq mi (620 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Wapello at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyLouisa County
TypeCity
Population2,084 (2020)
Land area1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates41.1772° N, 91.1890° W
ZIP code52653
Official websitecityofwapello.com
Census code (GEOID)1982200

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Wapello

What county is Wapello in?

Wapello is in Louisa County, Iowa.

What is the population of Wapello, IA?

2,084 people lived in Wapello at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wapello, IA?

The ZIP code of Wapello is 52653.

What is the elevation of Wapello?

568 feet (173 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wapello?

Morning Sun (6.6 mi), Grandview (6.9 mi), Oakville (9.3 mi), New Boston (9.8 mi), Fredonia (10.8 mi).

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