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

30,674

Population
Growth Rate

-0.23%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

18.800

Housing & Income

Households

12,692

Total Housing Units

13,996


Owner Occupied

9,515

Renter Occupied

3,177

Vacant

1,304

Median Home Value

$147,034


Average Home Value

$178,261

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.80%

Income Projection

Median Household

$61,762 $70,199


Average Household

$79,978 $90,811


Per Capita

$33,333 $38,267

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,198

Total Employed

15,647

Workers 16+

14,227

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

120

Employed

3,175

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

63

Employed

2,239

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

31

Employed

1,962

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

147

Employed

1,369

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

179

Employed

1,066

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

79

Employed

1,046

Some
High School

1,318

Graduated
High School

8,080

Associates
Degree

2,195

Bachelor's
Degree

2,922

Graduate
Degree

1,782

Average Commute Time

21 min.



Resident Commuters

9,453

Non-Resident Commuters

4,663

Drive Alone

12,005

Carpooled

926

Public

44

Work At Home

644