Total Population
10,078
Population
Growth Rate
-0.24%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
21.300
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Wabash
Known as the first electrically lit city in the world in 1880, Wabash has historically drawn entrepreneurs and small business owners to its location on the Wabash River.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
4,473
Total Housing Units
5,084
Owner Occupied
3,101
Renter Occupied
1,372
Vacant
611
Median Home Value
$151,890
Average Home Value
$173,561
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.25%
Income Projection
Median Household
$61,326 $70,371
Average Household
$77,050 $85,503
Per Capita
$34,532 $38,596
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
648
Total Employed
8,649
Workers 16+
4,274
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
107
Employed
2,004
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
28
Employed
1,506
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
82
Employed
856
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
53
Employed
725
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
12
Employed
713
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
47
Employed
685
Some
High School
480
Graduated
High School
2,503
Associates
Degree
688
Bachelor's
Degree
1,333
Graduate
Degree
474
Average Commute Time
17 min.
Resident Commuters
3,355
Non-Resident Commuters
909
Drive Alone
3,596
Carpooled
420
Public
15
Work At Home
131
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09