Demographics & People — Wapakoneta, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,867 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,000 |
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| Median Age | 40.7 |
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| Total Households | 4,445 |
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| Family Households | 2,655 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0965 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,153 |
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| Black or African American | 42 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 446 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,936 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,374 |
| Irish | 1,362 |
| Other groups | 1,212 |
| English | 1,191 |
| American | 758 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 502 |
| Welsh | 413 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 388 |
| Italian | 264 |
Language
| English Only | 9,125 |
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| Spanish | 108 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,282 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 590 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,769 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wapakoneta, Ohio.
