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Wabash

Indiana · 10,666 residents · 9.644 sq mi
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Wabash has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,139. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,666
−9%since 2000
from 11,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,106 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,139
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,401 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,342
+1%since 2000
from $18,210 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(11,254)
Black0.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(172)
Asian0.5%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(686)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(10,142)
Black0.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2%(208)
Asian0.5%(52)
Other1.9%(206)
Diversity Score11.6%(1,237)
Diversity Score
12
+99%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabash, Indiana?

Wabash, Indiana has about 10,666 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabash, Indiana?

The typical household in Wabash, Indiana earns about $36,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wabash, Indiana expensive?

In Wabash, Indiana, the median home is worth about $79,700, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Wabash, Indiana?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wabash, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wabash, Indiana?

About 14.9% of people in Wabash, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wabash, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Wabash, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,461 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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