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Population Review

Census ACS · #119 MSA

Fort Wayne Metro Area

The Fort Wayne, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has 451,440 residents. The median household income is $69,378 and the median home value is $194,000.

451,440

Population

332

People / sq mi

$69,378

Median Income

$194,000

Median Home Value

The Fort Wayne CBSA covers 1,361 sq mi of land at 331.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White75.6%
Black or African American9.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%

Economy & Income

$69,378

Median Household Income

$36,444

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Fort Wayne metro's price level is 92.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $69,378 has the buying power of $74,945 in average-priced US metros.

92.6

Price Level (US = 100)

$74,945

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$69,378

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$194,000

Median Home Value

$963

Median Rent

70.4%

Homeownership

Education

90.7%

High School+

29.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

8.1%

Work From Home

21.9 min

Avg Commute

23.3%

Foreign Born

Fort Wayne spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Fort Wayne, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 451,440 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #119 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Fort Wayne metro area is $69,378, with a per capita income of $36,444.

The Fort Wayne, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.

Data for the Fort Wayne, In CBSA (23060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.