Wapello County, IA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Wapello County was 35,043, a 0.68% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wapello County's population was 35,283, a decline of 0.13% compared to a population of 35,330 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Wapello County, IA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wapello County decreased by 972. In this period, the peak population was 36,015 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 36,015 - -
2001 35,982 -33 -0.09%
2002 35,851 -131 -0.36%
2003 35,825 -26 -0.07%
2004 35,799 -26 -0.07%
2005 35,950 151 0.42%
2006 35,876 -74 -0.21%
2007 35,560 -316 -0.88%
2008 35,474 -86 -0.24%
2009 35,581 107 0.3%
2010 35,679 98 0.28%
2011 35,484 -195 -0.55%
2012 35,430 -54 -0.15%
2013 35,506 76 0.21%
2014 35,421 -85 -0.24%
2015 35,450 29 0.08%
2016 35,270 -180 -0.51%
2017 35,043 -227 -0.64%
2018 35,060 17 0.05%
2019 35,151 91 0.26%
2020 35,330 179 0.51%
2021 35,283 -47 -0.13%
2022 35,043 -240 -0.68%
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Wapello County, IA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Wapello County's population decreased by 336 (0.93%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Wapello County's population decreased by 349 (0.98%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Wapello County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Wapello County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 35,043. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wapello County's population peaked in year 2000 at 36,015.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wapello County's population was lowest in year 2017 at 35,043.

Wapello County, IA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Wapello County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 14 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Wapello County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.12% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.70% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Wapello County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Wapello County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.12% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 287. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Wapello County's population grew the most with an increase of 179 (0.51%).

While from 2006 and 2007, Wapello County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 316 (-0.88%).

Things to know

Is Wapello County, IA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wapello County's population decreased by 287 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 47 (0.13%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 240 (0.68%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Wapello County, IA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Wapello County decreased by 463 (1.30%). The population was highest at 35,506 in the year 2013 and lowest at 35,043 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.11%.

References

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Wapello County, IA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Wapello County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Wapello County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Wapello County was 35,043, a 0.68% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wapello County population was 35,283, a decline of 0.13% compared to a population of 35,330 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wapello County decreased by 972. In this period, the peak population was 36,015 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Wapello County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Wapello County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Wapello County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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