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

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Wabash County34,96032,88830,45030,060

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-41,606
5-91,595
10-141,706
15-191,969
20-241,785
25-291,621
30-341,675
35-391,614
40-441,710
45-491,769
50-541,782
55-591,830
60-642,075
65-692,189
70-741,859
75-791,507
80-841,010
85+1,148
18+24,313
Median Age45

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Wabash County2025
Total30,450.00
White Alone92.49%
Black Alone0.71%
American Indian Alone0.5%
Asian Alone0.53%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race1.4%
Two or More Races4.35%
Hispanic Origin3.29%
Diversity Index19.70

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Wabash County2025 - 2030
Population-0.26%
Households-0.08%
Families-0.28%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households13,21512,77712,68812,638
Housing Units14,03414,17114,05613,997
Owner Occupied Units9,7149,735
Renter Occupied Units2,9742,903
Vacant Units1,3681,359

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Wabash County20252030
Median Home Value$188,540$261,211
Average Home Value$236,139$301,869
<$50,000519350
$50,000 - $99,9991,314640
$100,000 - $149,9991,7511,066
$150,000 - $199,9991,6091,363
$200,000 - $249,9991,056994
$250,000 - $299,9991,4752,027
$300,000 - $399,9991,1291,723
$400,000 - $499,999282510
$500,000 - $749,999231436
$1,000,000 +3758

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later329
2000-20091,023
1990-19991,346
1980-19891,191
1970-19791,665
1960-19691,331
1950-19591,760
1940-1949737
1939 or Before4,651

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Wabash County20252030
Median Household$67,823$75,770
Average Household$84,949$94,279
Per Capita$35,587$39,830

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Wabash County2025
<$15,0001,065
$15,000 - $24,9991,093
$25,000 - $34,999954
$35,000 - $49,9991,433
$50,000 - $74,9992,406
$75,000 - $99,9991,942
$100,000 - $149,9992,301
$150,000 - $199,999849
$200,000+645

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+14,186
In-County Residents9,277
Out-of-County Residents4,830
Drive Alone11,710
Carpooled1,159
Public Transport17
Work at Home795
Motorcycle11
Bicycle28
Walked366
Other100
Less than 5 minutes967
5-9 minutes2,724
10-14 minutes1,834
15-19 minutes1,602
20-24 minutes1,489
25-29 minutes849
30-34 minutes1,512
35-39 minutes379
40-44 minutes311
45-59 minutes1,033
60-89 minutes536
90+ minutes155
Average Travel Time22

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees15,420
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt353
Mining67
Utilities63
Construction647
Manufacturing2,044
Wholesale Trade866
  
Retail Trade1,308
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers307
Furn & Home Furnish Str18
Electronics & Appl Store11
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip122
Food & Beverage Stores280
Health/Pers Care Stores62
Gasoline Stations47
Clothing/Accessory Store27
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music98
General Merchandise Str336
  
Transportation/Warehouse256
Information130
  
Finance & Insurance604
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn445
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv33
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other126
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing152
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv365
Legal Services55
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises96
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt199
Educational Services1,974
HealthCare/Social Assist3,480
Arts/Entertainment/Rec194
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs853
Accommodation53
Food Srv/Drinking Places800
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,105
Auto Repair/Maintenance71
Public Administration Emp655

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Wabash County2025
<9th Grade423
Some High School1,184
GED1,457
Graduated High School7,705
Some College/No Degree3,651
Associates Degree2,266
Bachelor's Degree3,370
Graduate Degree1,733

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,232
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus32
Mining Bus4
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus74
Manufacturing Bus69
Wholesale Trade Bus52
  
Retail Trade Bus140
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus24
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus5
Electronics & Appl Store Bus4
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus14
Food & Beverage Stores Bus23
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus10
Gasoline Stations Bus11
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus8
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus24
General Merchandise Str Bus17
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus38
Information Bus25
  
Finance & Insurance Bus54
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus20
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus13
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus21
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus47
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus76
Legal Services Bus16
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus32
Educational Services Bus32
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus149
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus34
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus78
Accommodation Bus8
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus70
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus199
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus23
Public Administration Bus64

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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