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

Total Population

30,592

Population
Growth Rate

-0.25%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

18.900

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

12,671

Total Housing Units

14,018


Owner Occupied

9,769

Renter Occupied

2,902

Vacant

1,347

Median Home Value

$178,418


Average Home Value

$214,979

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.14%

Income Projection

Median Household

$71,195 $81,382


Average Household

$86,569 $99,770


Per Capita

$36,064 $42,099

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,258

Total Employed

15,863

Workers 16+

14,096

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

157

Employed

3,471

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

67

Employed

2,271

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

30

Employed

1,953

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

139

Employed

1,360

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

210

Employed

1,204

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

79

Employed

999

Some
High School

1,244

Graduated
High School

7,507

Associates
Degree

2,224

Bachelor's
Degree

3,243

Graduate
Degree

1,871

Average Commute Time

21 min.



Resident Commuters

9,477

Non-Resident Commuters

4,525

Drive Alone

11,839

Carpooled

993

Public

53

Work At Home

656

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26