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Wabash, IN
City in Wabash County, Indiana.
Population
10,358
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,074
ZIP codes
0
Wabash and its ZIP codes
Wabash at a glance
- Wabash is about 5.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $53,410 a year, 26% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,500 (47% below Indiana) and median rent is $739 a month.
Local data for Wabash, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wabash, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,410
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$116,500
Median rent
$739/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,601), Irish Americans (1,532), Mexican Americans (217).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wabash County. PPP loans are for Wabash.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,569
12,210 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$225M
FY 2026, $7,254 per person
How people get to work
Wabash, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wabash, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
295
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
67
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wabash, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Wabash
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LagroTown | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| RoannTown | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| La FontaineTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ChiliCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ServiaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LaketonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PeruCity | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| AndrewsTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| JalapaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| DenverTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| North ManchesterTown | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| BippusCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount EtnaTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| MexicoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wabash, IN in?
- Wabash is in Wabash County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Wabash, IN?
- About 10,358 people live in Wabash, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wabash?
- Nearby places include Lagro (5.8 mi), Urbana (6.6 mi), Roann (8.9 mi), Somerset (9.4 mi), La Fontaine (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023