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Wapello County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Wapello County has 35,210 residents, down 0.3% since 2020 (-0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 814 households moved in and 841 moved out (-27 net), while a net $7.2M of income left. Median household income is $64,766, the median home $125,100 and median rent $920 a month.
In Iowa: 37th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 34th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 79th of 99 counties for median household income · 80th of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wapello County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mahaska County, IA | 65 | $3.7M |
| Davis County, IA | 48 | $2.7M |
| Jefferson County, IA | 41 | $1.6M |
| Polk County, IA | 35 | $1.3M |
| Monroe County, IA | 31 | $1.5M |
| Keokuk County, IA | 25 | $1.0M |
| Washington County, AR | 20 | $0.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wapello County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County, IA | 86 | $4.6M |
| Mahaska County, IA | 63 | $3.1M |
| Keokuk County, IA | 34 | $1.3M |
| Jefferson County, IA | 33 | $1.7M |
| Davis County, IA | 32 | $1.8M |
| Marion County, IA | 31 | $1.4M |
| Monroe County, IA | 26 | $1.2M |
| Linn County, IA | 25 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.