Wabash County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wabash County is located in Illinois with a total population of 11,199. It is the 86th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wabash County is 43.0 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wabash County is $53,650. This is 34% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $103,900. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Wabash County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wabash County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.8% vs 58.8%). The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 18.5%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.