Wabash

Known as the first electrically lit city in the world in 1880, Wabash has historically drawn entrepreneurs and small business owners to its location on the Wabash River.

Population

Total Population

10,231

Population
Growth Rate

-0.26%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

19.600

Housing & Income

Households

4,498

Total Housing Units

5,054


Owner Occupied

3,119

Renter Occupied

1,379

Vacant

556

Median Home Value

$120,126


Average Home Value

$139,564

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.74%

Income Projection

Median Household

$51,793 $57,299


Average Household

$69,084 $78,222


Per Capita

$30,645 $35,072

Workforce

Total Businesses

611

Total Employed

8,690

Workers 16+

4,892

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

81

Employed

1,768

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

30

Employed

1,748

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

84

Employed

879

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

50

Employed

731

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

45

Employed

705

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

671

Some
High School

437

Graduated
High School

2,821

Associates
Degree

560

Bachelor's
Degree

1,083

Graduate
Degree

439

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

3,631

Non-Resident Commuters

1,254

Drive Alone

4,281

Carpooled

376

Public

17

Work At Home

91