Wabash Population

1850–2026

10,140

2026 projection

2.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Wabash. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,140-500.49%
202510,190-350.34%
202410,225-470.46%
202310,272-650.63%
202210,337-600.58%
202110,397-430.41%
202010,440-310.30%
201910,471-200.19%
201810,491-150.14%
201710,506-70.07%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Wabash has a population change lower than Wabash County, Indiana, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Indiana+2.7%
  • Wabash County−0.7%
  • Wabash−2.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Wabash Demographics

40.3median age

Median age

Female40.6 yrs
Male39.6 yrs

Adults

7,950
2,275 seniors (65+) · 29% of adults5,675 other adults

Sex

Female 50.6% · 5,242Male 49.4% · 5,116

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 104 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Wabash Income

$53,410median household income

Median household income

$53,410

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,893

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Wabash Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%46%47%
Never married27%32%22%
Divorced16%14%19%
Widowed8%5%11%
Separated2%3%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201