Wabash County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wabash County is located in Indiana with a total population of 30,901. It is the 54th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wabash County is 42.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wabash County is $68,414. This is 2% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $143,600. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Wabash County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wabash County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.