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Wabash County

Indiana · 32,888 residents · 412.539 sq mi
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Wabash County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,157. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,888
−6%since 2000
from 34,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024Wabash County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,157
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,413 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,475
+13%since 2000
from $18,192 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(33,803)
Black0.4%(139)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(414)
Asian0.4%(140)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(1,730)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(31,369)
Black0.5%(155)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(697)
Asian0.4%(134)
Other1.5%(478)
Diversity Score10.8%(3,556)
Diversity Score
11
+118%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$161,600+68%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabash County, Indiana?

Wabash County, Indiana has about 32,888 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabash County, Indiana?

The typical household in Wabash County, Indiana earns about $43,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wabash County, Indiana expensive?

In Wabash County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $96,400, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Wabash County, Indiana?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wabash County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wabash County, Indiana?

About 11.6% of people in Wabash County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wabash County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Wabash County, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,181 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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