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Wapakoneta, OH


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Wapakoneta, Ohio

Wapakoneta, Ohio, in Auglaize county, is 48 miles NW of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 75 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Lima metropolitan area. Wapakoneta has a population of 9,474.

The People and Families of Wapakoneta

In Wapakoneta, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wapakoneta had a median family income of $45,456.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Wapakoneta ($8,720). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wapakoneta Housing

About 70% of housing units in Wapakoneta are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Wapakoneta, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Wapakoneta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wapakoneta Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Wapakoneta Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Wapakoneta, OH

Comparing Wapakoneta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime86

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