Ottumwa, IA is a city with a population of approximately 29,662 people and with a population density of 129 people per square mile. The city of Ottumwa is the county seat of Wapello County and has many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations, and local sporting events. One such business is the Ottumwa Hy-Vee which is a grocery store that specializes in providing quality products and customer service. There are also several popular restaurants such as the Popular Pizza Company, La Casa Burritos & Mexican Grille, and The Cabbage Patch Pub & Eatery. Outdoor activities include biking on the Burke Street Trail or swimming at Pool 9 Park. There are also several organizations such as the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra or the Wapello County Historical Society Museum. Local sporting events include the popular AHL hockey team \"Ottumwa Oilers\" who play at the Bridgeview Ice Arena or you can watch some minor league baseball with \"Ottumwa Hempsteadex\".
The population in Ottumwa (zip 52501) is 29,662. There are 131 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ottumwa (zip 52501) is 38.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ottumwa (zip 52501) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ottumwa (zip 52501)
- 49.2% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 18.8% have children, but are single
Race in Ottumwa (zip 52501)
- 81.4% are White
- 3.4% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 12.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander