Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wapakoneta, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,894

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.7%9,170

Two or More

4%391

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%162

Black

0.9%91

Asian

0.6%57

Other

0.2%19

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%393

High School Diploma

35.3%2,512

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%592

Some College (1+ yr)

17%1,211

Associate's Degree

7.5%533

Bachelor's Degree

9%639

Master's Degree

8.6%613

Professional Degree

0.6%46

Doctorate

1%72

HS or Higher

92.8%

BA or Higher

19.2%

Graduate+

10.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,400

Median Renti

$811

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.2%2,986

Renter-Occupied

31.8%1,393

Total Units

4,741

Homeownership

68.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.3%309

$50K–$100K

11.4%340

$100K–$150K

23.7%707

$150K–$200K

26.7%798

$200K–$300K

21.5%641

$300K–$500K

5.9%175

$500K–$1M

0.5%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

334

$500–$750

268

$750–$1,000

249

$1,000–$1,250

247

$1,250–$1,500

225

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%61

2010–2019

1.7%79

2000–2009

8.2%387

1990–1999

15.9%756

1980–1989

5.8%274

1970–1979

22.1%1,046

1960–1969

3.9%187

1950–1959

9.7%458

1940–1949

4.4%210

1939 or earlier

27.1%1,283

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.3%2,815

Electricity

30.8%1,348

Bottled/LP Gas

4%177

No Fuel

0.4%19

Other

0.3%13

Fuel Oil

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,570

Mean Household Incomei

$78,225

Per Capita Incomei

$34,146

Poverty Ratei

11.5%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

4,933

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%211

$10K–$15K

3%131

$15K–$20K

3.7%160

$20K–$25K

4.2%185

$25K–$30K

4%176

$30K–$35K

6.5%284

$35K–$40K

1.7%74

$40K–$45K

2.4%103

$45K–$50K

5.6%247

$50K–$60K

7.4%324

$60K–$75K

16.2%708

$75K–$100K

10.7%468

$100K–$125K

14.5%636

$125K–$150K

6.3%274

$150K–$200K

4.8%209

$200K+

4.3%189

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,664

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,670

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

512(6.5% of civilian adults)