Wapakoneta, Ohio

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Image:Wapakoneta.jpg Wapakoneta is a city located in Auglaize County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,474. It is the county seat of Auglaize County Template:GR. It is the birthplace of Neil Alden Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the Moon; the Armstrong Air and Space Museum is located in Wapakoneta. Oscar-winning screenwriter Dudley Nichols was also born in the city.

The current mayor is Donald Wittwer. The city is served by an eight member city council including a council president, four ward representatives, and three at large members.

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Geography

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Wapakoneta is located at 40°34'9" North, 84°11'40" West (40.569242, -84.194420)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.8 km² (5.7 mi²). 14.7 km² (5.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.05% water.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR of 2000, there were 9,474 people, 3,803 households, and 2,540 families residing in the city. The population density was 646.3/km² (1,674.7/mi²). There were 4,057 housing units at an average density of 276.8/km² (717.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.96% White, 0.19% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 0.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Image:Wapakoneta-ohio-downtown.jpg There were 3,803 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,531, and the median income for a family was $45,456. Males had a median income of $34,523 versus $23,478 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,976. 8.9% of the population and 8.4% of families were below the poverty line. 11.6% of those under the age of 18 and 9.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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