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

Total Population

10,159

Population
Growth Rate

-0.32%

Median Age

Diversity Index

20.000

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing & Income

Households

4,475

Total Housing Units

5,061

Owner Occupied

3,142

Renter Occupied

1,333

Vacant

586

Median Home Value

$144,620

Average Home Value

$161,211

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

3.17%

Income Projection

Median Household

$58,081 $68,196

Average Household

$74,872 $86,403

Per Capita

$33,149 $38,749

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Workforce

Total Businesses

663

Total Employed

9,176

Workers 16+

4,574

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

117

Employed

2,084

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

Businesses

Employed

1,775

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

Employed

896

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

Businesses

Employed

720

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

Employed

689

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

Businesses

106

Employed

664

Some
High School

449

Graduated
High School

2,538

Associates
Degree

598

Bachelor's
Degree

1,234

Graduate
Degree

515

Average Commute Time

17 min.

Resident Commuters

3,496

Non-Resident Commuters

1,069

Drive Alone

4,009

Carpooled

416

Public

Work At Home

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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