Wapakoneta
City in Auglaize County, Ohio
Wapakoneta is a city in Auglaize County, Ohio, with 9,957 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 892 ft (272 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buckland, 5.4 miles NW.
- 9,957residents (2020 Census)
- 892 ftelevation · 272 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.3 km²
- 1,491 / sq mipopulation density
- 45895ZIP code
About Wapakoneta
Wapakoneta ( WAH-pə-kə-NET-ə, commonly shortened to “Wapak”) is a city in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located along the Auglaize River, the city is about 56 miles (90 km) north of Dayton and 83 miles (134 km) south of Toledo. The population was 9,957 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Wapakoneta micropolitan area, which is included in the Lima–Van Wert–Celina combined statistical area.
Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon, grew up in Wapakoneta, which is now the home of the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.
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Living in Wapakoneta
- Median household income
- $65,570
- Median home value
- $158,400
- Median rent
- $811/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Wapakoneta had 9,957 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,957 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,491 per sq mi (576 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wapakoneta at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Auglaize County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,957 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.68 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5652° N, 84.1907° W |
| ZIP code | 45895 |
| Official website | wapakoneta.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3980766 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wapakoneta
- Buckland5.4 mi NW
- St. Johns5.8 mi E
- Uniopolis6.1 mi NE
- Cridersville6.5 mi NE
- Botkins7.8 mi S
- New Knoxville8.1 mi SW
- Fort Shawnee8.4 mi N
- Kettlersville9.6 mi S
- St. Marys10.7 mi W
- Waynesfield11.7 mi E
- Anna11.8 mi S
- Jackson Center11.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Wapakoneta
What county is Wapakoneta in?
Wapakoneta is in Auglaize County, Ohio.
What is the population of Wapakoneta, OH?
9,957 people lived in Wapakoneta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wapakoneta, OH?
The ZIP code of Wapakoneta is 45895.
What is the elevation of Wapakoneta?
892 feet (272 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wapakoneta?
Buckland (5.4 mi), St. Johns (5.8 mi), Uniopolis (6.1 mi), Cridersville (6.5 mi), Botkins (7.8 mi).
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