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West Central

Indiana · Fort Wayne · 2,989 residents · 0.744 sq mi
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West Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,371. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $282,886. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,989
Population density
4,017 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,371
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$76,760
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.589
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,886
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$906
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.2%
66.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,351)
Black6.7%(199)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(242)
Asian2.1%(64)
Other4.4%(133)
Diversity Score46%(1,375)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,351)
Black6.7%(199)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(242)
Asian2.1%(64)
Other4.4%(133)
Diversity Score46%(1,375)
Diversity Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
Female
43.1%
Foreign born
8.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana?

West Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana has about 2,989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana?

The typical household in West Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana earns about $58,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana expensive?

In West Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana, the median home is worth about $282,886, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in West Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana?

About 55.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana?

About 19.1% of people in West Central, Fort Wayne, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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