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Wapakoneta, OH
City in Auglaize County, Ohio.
Population
9,894
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,477
ZIP codes
0
Wapakoneta and its ZIP codes
Wapakoneta at a glance
- Wapakoneta is about 5.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 190th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $65,570 a year, 8% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,400 (26% below Ohio) and median rent is $811 a month.
Local data for Wapakoneta, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wapakoneta, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,570
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$158,400
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,416), Irish Americans (1,525), Italian Americans (189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Auglaize County. PPP loans are for Wapakoneta.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,088
22,204 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,340
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $6,726 per person
How people get to work
Wapakoneta, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wapakoneta, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
497
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
116
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wapakoneta, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Wapakoneta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BucklandVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| St. JohnsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| UniopolisCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| CridersvilleVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| BotkinsVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
| New KnoxvilleVillage | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| Fort ShawneeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 9.5 |
| KettlersvilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| St. MarysCity | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| Jackson CenterVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| AnnaVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| WaynesfieldVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| New HampshireCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| LimaCity | 13 mi | 13.6 |
| SpencervilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| New BremenVillage | 14 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wapakoneta, OH in?
- Wapakoneta is in Auglaize County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Wapakoneta, OH?
- About 9,894 people live in Wapakoneta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wapakoneta?
- Nearby places include Buckland (5.4 mi), St. Johns (5.8 mi), Uniopolis (6.2 mi), Cridersville (6.7 mi), Botkins (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023