Wabash County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17185 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,119 | — | #2,409 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,086 | -24.0% | #2,322 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,151 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $104,900 | -62.8% | #2,920 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $794 | -31.7% | #2,145 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.4% | #2,248 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wabash County has a population of 11,119, making it the #2,409 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wabash County is $57,086, ranking #2,322 out of 3,222 counties — 24.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Wabash County is $104,900 (-62.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $794/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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95.8% of residents in Wabash County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Wabash County, Illinois
Wabash County, Illinois has a total population of 11,119, making it the 2,409th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wabash County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wabash County is $57,086, which ranks #2,322 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Wabash County is $104,900, 62.8% below the national median. Renters in Wabash County pay a median gross rent of $794 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wabash County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.7 min.
Wabash County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Wabash County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.