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'''Wapella''' is a village in [[DeWitt County, Illinois|DeWitt County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 513 at the 2020 census.<ref name=":0" />
'''Wapella''' is a village in [[DeWitt County, Illinois|DeWitt County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 513 at the 2020 census.<ref name=":0" />


== History ==
== History ==
Wapella was founded in 1854, but settlers were arriving in Wapella as early as 1829 due to the dense timber and rich soil. The name of the village comes from Chief Wapella of the Musquakee Indian tribe. A group of settlers from Kentucky were the first Europeans to call Wapella home.  A short time later a substantial group of Irish immigrants moved to Wapella to build and work on the Illinois Central Railroad. Wapella was laid out by David Neil, vice president and a surveyor of the Illinois Central Railroad Line. The village population was approximately 500 residents by the beginning of the Civil War.
Wapella was founded in 1854, but settlers were arriving in Wapella as early as 1829 due to the dense timber and rich soil. The name of the village comes from Chief [[Wapello (chief)|Wapello]] of the [[Meskwaki]] people. A group of settlers from Kentucky were the first Europeans to call Wapella home.  A short time later a substantial group of Irish immigrants moved to Wapella to build and work on the Illinois Central Railroad. Wapella was laid out by David Augustus Neal, vice president and a surveyor of the Illinois Central Railroad Line. The village population was approximately 500 residents by the beginning of the Civil War.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Wapella is located at {{coord|40|13|17|N|88|57|46|W|type:city}} (40.221285, -88.962715).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Wapella has a total area of {{convert|0.55|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Wapella has a total area of {{convert|0.55|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1880= 369
|align=left|1880= 369
|1890= 371
|1890= 371
|1900= 442
|1900= 442
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|2020= 513
|2020= 513
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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}}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1778773 |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 513 people, 210 households, and 127 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|931.03|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 247 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|448.28|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 95.32% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.19% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.19% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.39% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.19% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.70% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.75% of the population.
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1778773 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 513 people, 210 households, and 127 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|931.03|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 247 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|448.28|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 95.32% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.19% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.19% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.39% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.19% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.70% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.75% of the population.


There were 210 households, out of which 41.43% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.33% were married couples living together, 8.57% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.52% were non-families. 35.24% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.05% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 2.26.
There were 210 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.33% were married couples living together, 8.57% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.52% were non-families. 35.24% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.05% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 2.26.


The village's age distribution consisted of 18.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 18.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $60,625, and the median income for a family was $73,125. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $19,583 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $29,993. About 3.1% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $60,625, and the median income for a family was $73,125. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $19,583 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $29,993. About 3.1% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
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Latest revision as of 06:40, 21 December 2024

Wapella
Village
Main Street
Main Street
Flag of Wapella
Flag
Location of Wapella in DeWitt County, Illinois.
Location of Wapella in DeWitt County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 40°13′18″N 88°57′40″W / 40.22167°N 88.96111°W / 40.22167; -88.96111[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyDeWitt
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2)
 • Land0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
745 ft (227 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
513
 • Density931.03/sq mi (359.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
61777
Area code217
FIPS code17-78773
GNIS feature ID2400092[1]
Wikimedia CommonsWapella, Illinois
Websitewww.villageofwapella.org

Wapella is a village in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 513 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

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Wapella was founded in 1854, but settlers were arriving in Wapella as early as 1829 due to the dense timber and rich soil. The name of the village comes from Chief Wapello of the Meskwaki people. A group of settlers from Kentucky were the first Europeans to call Wapella home.  A short time later a substantial group of Irish immigrants moved to Wapella to build and work on the Illinois Central Railroad. Wapella was laid out by David Augustus Neal, vice president and a surveyor of the Illinois Central Railroad Line. The village population was approximately 500 residents by the beginning of the Civil War.

Geography

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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Wapella has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880369—
18903710.5%
190044219.1%
191049812.7%
19205286.0%
1930521−1.3%
1940496−4.8%
19505041.6%
19605264.4%
19705728.7%
198076834.3%
1990608−20.8%
20006517.1%
2010558−14.3%
2020513−8.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the 2020 census[3] there were 513 people, 210 households, and 127 families residing in the village. The population density was 931.03 inhabitants per square mile (359.47/km2). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 448.28 per square mile (173.08/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.32% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% Asian, 0.39% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 3.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.

There were 210 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.33% were married couples living together, 8.57% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.52% were non-families. 35.24% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.05% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 2.26.

The village's age distribution consisted of 18.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $60,625, and the median income for a family was $73,125. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,993. About 3.1% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wapella, Illinois
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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