Total Population
30,588
Population
Growth Rate
-0.15%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
20.300
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Wabash County
Located in the Hoosier Heartland, Wabash County has a history of economic innovation and entrepreneurialism amidst a beautiful natural landscape of mature forest, open fields and refreshing rivers and reservoirs. The people of Wabash County take pride in developing their lifestyle, resulting in tremendous cultural and recreation scenes.
From the largest city in Wabash to the towns of LaFontaine, Lagro, North Manchester and Roann and numerous smaller communities, Wabash County is a close knit community in which the people and businesses work together for the betterment of all.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
12,773
Total Housing Units
14,191
Owner Occupied
9,822
Renter Occupied
2,951
Vacant
1,418
Median Home Value
$197,914
Average Home Value
$244,683
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.47%
Income Projection
Median Household
$73,984 $82,221
Average Household
$90,868 $101,856
Per Capita
$38,264 $43,230
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,221
Total Employed
15,289
Workers 16+
14,231
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
143
Employed
3,321
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
31
Employed
2,054
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
67
Employed
2,024
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
139
Employed
1,245
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
195
Employed
1,127
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
81
Employed
992
Some
High School
1,186
Graduated
High School
7,898
Associates
Degree
2,180
Bachelor's
Degree
3,784
Graduate
Degree
1,615
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
9,553
Non-Resident Commuters
4,562
Drive Alone
11,485
Carpooled
1,288
Public
47
Work At Home
892
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09