Wapakoneta, Ohio
Wapakoneta: City in Ohio
About
Wapakoneta is a city located in the county of Auglaize in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,867 and a population density of 608 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,682 inhabitants.
The city was created 243 years ago in 1781.
Quick Facts about Wapakoneta
| Population : | 9,682 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Auglaize County |
| Postal code : | 45895 |
| Area : | 16.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 892 feet / 272 meters |
| Capital city : | Wapakoneta is capital of Auglaize County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1782 (243 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:02:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 597 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wapakoneta is located at 40°34'4"N 84°11'37"W (40.5678300, -84.1935600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wapakoneta decreased by 1.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,867 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,818 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,818 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,819 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,805 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,799 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,801 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,788 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,731 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,698 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,682 | -0.17% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 59,750 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 62,241 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 65,283 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 62,235 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 62.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 15.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 56.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,715 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.0% |
Wapakoneta zip code is 45895.
County name: Auglaize, County
fips: 39011
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $95,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,100 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $492 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $725 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,920 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 836,839 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 322,160 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 686,944 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,112 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,760 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,202 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,022 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,265 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,328 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,083 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,685 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 290 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,415 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,713.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.76 |
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People born in Wapakoneta (9)
People born in Wapakoneta, including screenwriter Dudley Nichols, formula one driver Neal Carter, writer Jennifer Crusie, .
List
- Charles Brading (American politician) he was born in 19/02/1935
- Charles J. Thompson (American politician) he was born in 24/01/1862
- George Kohlrieser (American psychologist) he was born in 26/11/1944
- Nels Roney (carpenter) he was born in 02/09/1853
- Frank Sillin (American football player) he was born in 15/05/1903
- Neil Armstrong (American astronaut and the first human to walk on the moon) he was born in 01/01/1930
Schools in Wapakoneta
College & universities near Wapakoneta, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201034 | Apollo Career Center | Lima (OH) | 45806-1497 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wapakoneta, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYN | Bryan | Page and Lynn Street | RAIL |
| WTI | Waterloo | Lincoln and Center Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Wapakoneta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wapakoneta Post Office | Wapakoneta (OH) | 45895 |
Other cities in Auglaize County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Auglaize County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Marys | 8,113 | City in Ohio, United States |
| New Bremen | 2,949 | Town |
| Minster | 2,828 | Town in Ohio, USA |
| Cridersville | 1,780 | City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Moulton | 1,614 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| New Knoxville | 862 | Village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States |
| Waynesfield | 815 | Human settlement in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Buckland | 221 | Village in Ohio |
Distance to Other Cities
Wapakoneta distances to largest Ohio cities
