Wapakoneta, OH Demographics

A map of Wapakoneta's Population by Race

Wapakoneta, Ohio has an estimated population of 9,894, a less than 1% change from the 9,957 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.6% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wapakoneta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wapakoneta has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wapakoneta, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 13.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wapakoneta is ranked the 190th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wapakoneta was ranked the 190th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wapakoneta's White Population

9,170 residents of Wapakoneta, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wapakoneta is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Wapakoneta ranks 528th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wapakoneta's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Wapakoneta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.7%.

Wapakoneta is more White than neighboring Cridersville (84.7% White). Wapakoneta is less White than neighboring Buckland (99.6% White), Botkins (94.8% White), Uniopolis (100% White), and St. Johns (100% White).

Wapakoneta's Black Population

91 residents of Wapakoneta, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wapakoneta is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Wapakoneta ranks 796th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wapakoneta's Black population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Black residents' share of Wapakoneta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Wapakoneta is more Black than neighboring Buckland (0% Black), Botkins (0% Black), Uniopolis (0% Black), and St. Johns (0% Black). Wapakoneta is less Black than neighboring Cridersville (7.4% Black).

Wapakoneta's Asian Population

57 residents of Wapakoneta, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wapakoneta is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Wapakoneta ranks 518th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wapakoneta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Asian residents' share of Wapakoneta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Wapakoneta is more Asian than neighboring Buckland (0% Asian), Cridersville (0% Asian), Botkins (0.4% Asian), Uniopolis (0% Asian), and St. Johns (0% Asian).

Wapakoneta's Hispanic Population

162 residents of Wapakoneta, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wapakoneta is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Wapakoneta ranks 474th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wapakoneta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Wapakoneta's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.6%.

Wapakoneta is more Hispanic than neighboring Buckland (0% Hispanic), Cridersville (0.6% Hispanic), Uniopolis (0% Hispanic), and St. Johns (0% Hispanic). Wapakoneta is less Hispanic than neighboring Botkins (1.8% Hispanic).

Wapakoneta's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Wapakoneta, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wapakoneta is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wapakoneta ranks 641st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wapakoneta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wapakoneta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Wapakoneta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buckland (0% Native American/Other), Cridersville (0% Native American/Other), Botkins (0% Native American/Other), Uniopolis (0% Native American/Other), and St. Johns (0% Native American/Other).

Wapakoneta's Multiracial Population

391 residents of Wapakoneta, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wapakoneta is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Wapakoneta ranks 718th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wapakoneta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Wapakoneta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Wapakoneta is more Multiracial than neighboring Buckland (0.4% Multiracial), Botkins (3% Multiracial), Uniopolis (0% Multiracial), and St. Johns (0% Multiracial). Wapakoneta is less Multiracial than neighboring Cridersville (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.