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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Wabash Micro

Wabash, IN · 1 counties · 34,960 residents · 412.539 sq mi
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Wabash has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,413. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,960
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35,069 in 1990
1990 – 2025
85 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 85 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+11%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024Wabash
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,413
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,724 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,192
+58%since 1990
from $11,511 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.9%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
24.1% rent
1.9
+20%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(34,503)
Black0.2%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(249)
Asian0.5%(162)
Diversity Score5.7%(1,993)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(33,803)
Black0.4%(139)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(414)
Asian0.4%(140)
Diversity Score4.9%(1,730)
5
−13%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−29%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wabash, IN?

Wabash, IN has about 34,960 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wabash, IN?

The typical household in Wabash, IN earns about $40,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wabash, IN expensive?

In Wabash, IN, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Wabash, IN?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wabash, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wabash, IN?

About 6.9% of people in Wabash, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wabash, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Wabash, IN has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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