Wabash County, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 54th-largest in Indiana
The population of Wabash County, Indiana is 30,901 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 54th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $68,414, the median home value is $143,600, and the median age is 42.6.
The population of Wabash County has declined 6.3% since 2010 (32,850 → 30,777), a -0.46% annualized rate.
30,901
Population
-0.46%
Annual growth
75
People / sq mi
$68,414
Median Income
$143,600
Median Home Value
Wabash County covers 413 sq mi of land at 74.9 people per square mile.
About Wabash County, IN
Wabash County is a county in Indiana with a population of 30,901. It ranks #54 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 42.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The median household income in Wabash County is $68,414, below the US median of $74,580. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $143,600, with monthly rent averaging $752. The homeownership rate of 80.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Wabash County reflects 21.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.6 minutes each way.
Wabash County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Wabash County had a population of 32,850 in 2010 and 30,777 in 2024, a -6.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 32,850 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.46%.
30,777
Population (2024)
32,850
Population (2010)
32,850
Peak (2010)
-0.46%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,850 |
| 2011 | 32,574 |
| 2012 | 32,396 |
| 2013 | 32,281 |
| 2014 | 32,117 |
| 2015 | 31,883 |
| 2016 | 31,569 |
| 2017 | 31,401 |
| 2018 | 31,210 |
| 2019 | 31,028 |
| 2020 | 30,926 |
| 2021 | 30,888 |
| 2022 | 30,869 |
| 2023 | 30,762 |
| 2024 | 30,777 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.6
Median Age
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Male
21.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.8% · Seniors (65+): 21.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $68,414$-1,637 vs state |
| Mean household income | $82,223 |
| Per-capita income | $33,907 |
| Poverty rate | 7.9%-0.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Wabash County is manufacturing, accounting for 28.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
2.6%
Carpool
82.5%
Public transit
5.6%
Work from home
21.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$143,600$-58,000 vs state
Median home value
$752
Median rent
80.4%
Homeownership rate
14,053
Total housing units
89.3%
Occupied
10.7%
Vacant
19.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.2%
With health insurance
93.9%
With broadband internet
17.7%
Foreign-born
6.8%
Veterans (18+)
15.4%
With a disability
97.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.8%
High School+
21.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wabash County, Indiana has a population of 30,901 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 54th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 75 people per square mile.
The population of Wabash County has declined 6.3% since 2010 (32,850 → 30,777), a -0.46% annualized rate.
The median household income in Wabash County, Indiana is $68,414, with mean (average) household income of $82,223 and per-capita income of $33,907. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Wabash County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.4%), Black or African American (1.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Wabash County, Indiana is 42.6 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
The median home value in Wabash County is $143,600 and median monthly rent is $752. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,053 total housing units, 10.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Wabash County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 28.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Wabash County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.