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

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Wabash11,71710,66610,15910,000

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4536
5-9549
10-14620
15-19558
20-24612
25-29602
30-34636
35-39548
40-44633
45-49607
50-54553
55-59616
60-64717
65-69692
70-74561
75-79456
80-84336
85+327
18+8,111
Median Age43

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Wabash2024
Total10,159.00
White Alone91.9%
Black Alone0.83%
American Indian Alone0.7%
Asian Alone0.48%
Pacific Islander Alone0.01%
Some Other Race1.3%
Two or More Races4.78%
Hispanic Origin2.85%
Diversity Index20.00

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Growth Rate

Wabash2024 - 2029
Population-0.32%
Households-0.04%
Families-0.40%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households4,7884,4654,4754,465
Housing Units5,1255,0685,0615,061
Owner Occupied Units3,1423,166
Renter Occupied Units1,3331,299
Vacant Units586596

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Wabash20242029
Median Home Value$144,620$151,181
Average Home Value$161,211$166,985
<$50,000286283
$50,000 - $99,999721680
$100,000 - $149,999632605
$150,000 - $199,999655635
$200,000 - $249,999437494
$250,000 - $299,999207236
$300,000 - $399,999141167
$400,000 - $499,9991113
$500,000 - $749,9991513
$1,000,000 +11

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later55
2000-2009188
1990-1999279
1980-1989400
1970-1979683
1960-1969491
1950-1959881
1940-1949312
1939 or Before1,733

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Wabash20242029
Median Household$58,081$68,196
Average Household$74,872$86,403
Per Capita$33,149$38,749

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Wabash2024
<$15,000420
$15,000 - $24,999330
$25,000 - $34,999424
$35,000 - $49,999740
$50,000 - $74,999784
$75,000 - $99,999659
$100,000 - $149,999724
$150,000 - $199,999293
$200,000+101

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+4,574
In-County Residents3,496
Out-of-County Residents1,069
Drive Alone4,009
Carpooled416
Public Transport17
Work at Home67
Motorcycle0
Bicycle6
Walked27
Other32
Less than 5 minutes407
5-9 minutes1,579
10-14 minutes653
15-19 minutes448
20-24 minutes340
25-29 minutes99
30-34 minutes332
35-39 minutes86
40-44 minutes123
45-59 minutes282
60-89 minutes114
90+ minutes44
Average Travel Time17

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees9,176
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt14
Mining0
Utilities23
Construction200
Manufacturing1,775
Wholesale Trade319
  
Retail Trade896
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers180
Furn & Home Furnish Str20
Electronics & Appl Store7
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip58
Food & Beverage Stores177
Health/Pers Care Stores54
Gasoline Stations32
Clothing/Accessory Store17
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music59
General Merchandise Str292
  
Transportation/Warehouse172
Information111
  
Finance & Insurance499
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn409
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv15
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other75
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing80
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv172
Legal Services50
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises131
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt168
Educational Services689
HealthCare/Social Assist2,084
Arts/Entertainment/Rec80
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs720
Accommodation56
Food Srv/Drinking Places664
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin664
Auto Repair/Maintenance36
Public Administration Emp348

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Wabash2024
<9th Grade176
Some High School449
GED515
Graduated High School2,538
Some College/No Degree1,259
Associates Degree598
Bachelor's Degree1,234
Graduate Degree515

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses663
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus18
Manufacturing Bus30
Wholesale Trade Bus25
  
Retail Trade Bus81
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus14
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus5
Electronics & Appl Store Bus3
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus8
Food & Beverage Stores Bus13
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus7
Gasoline Stations Bus6
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus4
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus14
General Merchandise Str Bus7
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus13
Information Bus19
  
Finance & Insurance Bus34
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus16
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus7
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus11
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus24
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus35
Legal Services Bus12
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus21
Educational Services Bus12
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus117
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus14
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus52
Accommodation Bus6
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus46
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus106
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus10
Public Administration Bus33

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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