Wapello County | |
|---|---|
 The courthouse in Ottumwa | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Iowa | |
 Iowa's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 41°01′46″N 92°24′32″W / 41.029444444444°N 92.408888888889°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Named for | Wapello |
| Seat | Ottumwa |
| Largest city | Ottumwa |
| Area | |
• Total | 436 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
| • Land | 432 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
| • Water | 4.2 sq mi (11 km2) 1.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 35,437 |
| • Density | 81/sq mi (31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,437.[1] The county seat is Ottumwa.[2] The county was formed on February 17, 1843, and named for Wapello, a Meskwaki chief.[3]
Wapello County is included in the Ottumwa, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
- ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Wapello County". Archived from the original on April 26, 2007. Retrieved January 20, 2008.