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

Population2000201020242029
Wabash County34,96032,88830,59230,211

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-41,617
5-91,705
10-141,787
15-191,984
20-241,776
25-291,642
30-341,671
35-391,566
40-441,751
45-491,752
50-541,759
55-591,920
60-642,168
65-692,123
70-741,782
75-791,459
80-84980
85+1,150
18+24,252
Median Age44

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Wabash County2024
Total30,592.00
White Alone92.8%
Black Alone0.62%
American Indian Alone0.51%
Asian Alone0.54%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race1.36%
Two or More Races4.14%
Hispanic Origin3.12%
Diversity Index18.90

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Growth Rate

Wabash County2024 - 2029
Population-0.25%
Households0.02%
Families-0.12%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households13,21512,77712,67112,684
Housing Units14,03414,17114,01814,013
Owner Occupied Units9,7699,859
Renter Occupied Units2,9022,825
Vacant Units1,3471,329

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Wabash County20242029
Median Home Value$178,418$189,274
Average Home Value$214,979$227,495
<$50,000629587
$50,000 - $99,9991,3901,288
$100,000 - $149,9991,7681,643
$150,000 - $199,9991,9311,797
$200,000 - $249,9991,0921,180
$250,000 - $299,9991,3541,461
$300,000 - $399,9999381,117
$400,000 - $499,999185217
$500,000 - $749,999276329
$1,000,000 +1212

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later309
2000-20091,034
1990-19991,494
1980-19891,257
1970-19791,573
1960-19691,232
1950-19591,623
1940-1949659
1939 or Before4,862

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Wabash County20242029
Median Household$71,195$81,382
Average Household$86,569$99,770
Per Capita$36,064$42,099

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Wabash County2024
<$15,000877
$15,000 - $24,999831
$25,000 - $34,9991,111
$35,000 - $49,9991,380
$50,000 - $74,9992,402
$75,000 - $99,9992,019
$100,000 - $149,9992,595
$150,000 - $199,999983
$200,000+473

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+14,096
In-County Residents9,477
Out-of-County Residents4,525
Drive Alone11,839
Carpooled993
Public Transport53
Work at Home656
Motorcycle0
Bicycle23
Walked378
Other154
Less than 5 minutes957
5-9 minutes2,740
10-14 minutes2,199
15-19 minutes1,674
20-24 minutes1,629
25-29 minutes685
30-34 minutes1,251
35-39 minutes276
40-44 minutes382
45-59 minutes1,063
60-89 minutes447
90+ minutes137
Average Travel Time21

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees15,863
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt350
Mining42
Utilities34
Construction655
Manufacturing2,271
Wholesale Trade859
  
Retail Trade1,360
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers314
Furn & Home Furnish Str20
Electronics & Appl Store11
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip114
Food & Beverage Stores329
Health/Pers Care Stores85
Gasoline Stations47
Clothing/Accessory Store31
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music93
General Merchandise Str316
  
Transportation/Warehouse276
Information161
  
Finance & Insurance605
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn448
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv38
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other119
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing135
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv355
Legal Services62
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises131
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt226
Educational Services1,953
HealthCare/Social Assist3,471
Arts/Entertainment/Rec183
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs999
Accommodation59
Food Srv/Drinking Places940
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,204
Auto Repair/Maintenance71
Public Administration Emp554

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Wabash County2024
<9th Grade460
Some High School1,244
GED1,502
Graduated High School7,507
Some College/No Degree3,672
Associates Degree2,224
Bachelor's Degree3,243
Graduate Degree1,871

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,258
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus33
Mining Bus4
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus71
Manufacturing Bus67
Wholesale Trade Bus50
  
Retail Trade Bus139
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus26
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus5
Electronics & Appl Store Bus4
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus15
Food & Beverage Stores Bus24
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus10
Gasoline Stations Bus11
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus8
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus23
General Merchandise Str Bus13
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus38
Information Bus26
  
Finance & Insurance Bus55
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus21
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus14
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus20
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus46
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus72
Legal Services Bus17
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus33
Educational Services Bus30
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus157
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus33
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus79
Accommodation Bus8
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus71
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus210
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus22
Public Administration Bus65

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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