Moving to Ottumwa, Iowa

About Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa

Ottumwa ( ə-TUM-wə) is a city in and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25,529 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. Located in the state's southeastern section, the city is split into northern and southern halves by the Des Moines River.

Gender
Gender Ottumwa Iowa Country
Female 50.2% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.8% 49.7% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Ottumwa Iowa Country
Less than $10,000 7.3% 5.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 7% 4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.6% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.9% 9.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.4% 13.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 19.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.7% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.9% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 5.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.6% 5% 8.3%
Education


Education Ottumwa Iowa Country
< 9th Grade 6% 1% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 33% 31% 27.0%
Other College 22% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Ottumwa Iowa Country
White 75.6% 85% 60.1%
African American 4.9% 3.6% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 1.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.7% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 14.8% 6.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity