Wapello, Iowa
Wapello: City in Iowa
About
Wapello is a city located in the county of Louisa in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,067 and a population density of 594 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,999 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wapello
| Population : | 1,999 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Louisa County |
| Different from : | Wapello County |
| Postal code : | 52653 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 319 |
| Area : | 3.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 568 feet / 173 meters |
| Capital city : | Wapello is capital of Louisa County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:34:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 575 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wapello is located at 41°10'53"N 91°11'8"W (41.1814200, -91.1854300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wapello
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wapello decreased by 3.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,067 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,065 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,055 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,054 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,046 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,051 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,034 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,030 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,021 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,999 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,999 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Wapello (4)
People born in Wapello, including United States federal judge Edwin Richley Hicklin, physician Verne Mason, mathematician Mabel Barnes, .
List
- Carrie Painter (American botanical collector) she was born in 28/04/1875
Schools in Wapello
College & universities near Wapello, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153463 | American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wapello, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Wapello
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wapell Post Office | Wapello (IA) | 52653 |
Other cities in Louisa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Louisa County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Junction | 1,810 | City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States |
| Morning Sun | 781 | City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States |
| Grandview | 519 | City in Louisa County, Iowa |
| Letts | 373 | City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States |
| Columbus City | 372 | Township in Louisa County, Iowa |
| Fredonia | 220 | Town in the U. |
| Oakville | 168 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Cotter | 42 | Human settlement in Louisa County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wapello distances to largest Iowa cities
