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

Population2000201020232028
Wabash County34,96032,88830,67430,326

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-41,9241,5701,547
5-91,9361,6991,638
10-142,1691,8111,843
15-192,5571,8241,861
20-242,1681,6941,519
25-291,6371,7071,439
30-341,7051,7321,680
35-391,8671,6761,766
40-441,9781,7331,695
45-492,3291,6901,735
50-542,4171,8151,697
55-592,2532,0371,795
60-641,9962,2861,958
65-691,6202,0872,186
70-741,3061,8471,897
75-791,0911,4111,643
80-849129841,215
85+1,0231,0711,212
18+25,42924,53024,192
Median Age414546

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Wabash County2023
Total30,674.00
White Alone92.89
Black Alone0.55
American Indian Alone0.51
Asian Alone0.60
Pacific Islander Alone0.03
Some Other Race1.33
Two or More Races4.11
Hispanic Origin3.17
Diversity Index18.80

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Wabash County2023 - 2028
Population-0.23%
Households0.01%
Families-0.03%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households13,21512,77712,69212,698
Housing Units14,03414,17113,99613,972
Owner Occupied Units9,5159,604
Renter Occupied Units3,1773,094
Vacant Units1,3041,274

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Wabash County20232028
Median Home Value$147,034$155,252
Average Home Value$178,261$188,164
<$50,000865813
$50,000 - $99,9991,9021,802
$100,000 - $149,9992,1162,014
$150,000 - $199,9991,7291,647
$200,000 - $249,999850939
$250,000 - $299,999876965
$300,000 - $399,999769939
$400,000 - $499,999190230
$500,000 - $749,999133159
$1,000,000 +1819

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later340
2000-20091,036
1990-19991,510
1980-19891,147
1970-19791,704
1960-19691,209
1950-19591,559
1940-1949695
1939 or Before4,846

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Wabash County20232028
Median Household$61,762$70,199
Average Household$79,978$90,811
Per Capita$33,333$38,267

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Wabash County2023
<$15,0001,268
$15,000 - $24,9991,129
$25,000 - $34,9991,003
$35,000 - $49,9991,419
$50,000 - $74,9992,668
$75,000 - $99,9991,980
$100,000 - $149,9992,055
$150,000 - $199,999784
$200,000+386

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+14,227
In-County Residents9,453
Out-of-County Residents4,663
Drive Alone12,005
Carpooled926
Public Transport44
Work at Home644
Less than 5 minutes815
5-9 minutes2,800
10-14 minutes2,143
15-19 minutes1,682
20-24 minutes1,605
25-29 minutes626
30-34 minutes1,488
35-39 minutes312
40-44 minutes436
45-59 minutes1,062
60-89 minutes432
90+ minutes182
Average Travel Time21

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees15,647
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt352
Mining32
Utilities231
Construction675
Manufacturing2,239
Wholesale Trade906
  
Retail Trade1,369
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers329
Furn & Home Furnish Str20
Electronics & Appl Store15
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip99
Food & Beverage Stores328
Health/Pers Care Stores85
Gasoline Stations49
Clothing/Accessory Store30
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music100
General Merchandise Str314
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse252
Information155
  
Finance & Insurance624
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn474
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv27
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other123
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing137
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv365
Legal Services64
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises90
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt205
Educational Services1,962
HealthCare/Social Assist3,175
Arts/Entertainment/Rec186
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,046
Accommodation59
Food Srv/Drinking Places987
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,066
Auto Repair/Maintenance72
Public Administration Emp551

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Wabash County2023
Some High School1,318
Graduated High School8,080
Associates Degree2,195
Bachelor's Degree2,922
Graduate Degree1,782

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,198
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus34
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus3
Construction Bus76
Manufacturing Bus63
Wholesale Trade Bus54
  
Retail Trade Bus147
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus29
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus5
Electronics & Appl Store Bus5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus14
Food & Beverage Stores Bus22
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus10
Gasoline Stations Bus12
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus9
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus27
General Merchandise Str Bus14
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus36
Information Bus24
  
Finance & Insurance Bus57
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus23
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus11
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus23
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus45
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus71
Legal Services Bus17
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus28
Educational Services Bus31
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus120
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus34
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus79
Accommodation Bus8
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus71
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus179
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus22
Public Administration Bus61

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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