Wabash County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wabash County, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Wabash County, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wabash County, Illinois. The estimated population of Wabash County, Illinois is 11,414 people, with a median age of 44.

We can look at the total population in Wabash County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,414
+0.21%
-1.33%
2020
11,390
 -1.35% -
2019
11,546
 -0.23% -
2018
11,573
+0.04%
-
2017
11,568
 - -

Population of Wabash County, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94%
94.9%
 -0.95%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
2%
 +15.00%
Asian
1.5%
1.2%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1%
 +120.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Wabash County, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44 -0.68% 41.5 -1.43% 45.9 -0.86%
2020 44.3 +1.14% 42.1 -0.24% 46.3 +3.12%
2019 43.8 +0.46% 42.2 +0.24% 44.9 +0.45%
2018 43.6 +1.87% 42.1 +2.43% 44.7 +0.45%
2017 42.8 - 41.1 - 44.5 -

The median age of Wabash County, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 702 -8.42% 622 +0.23% 637 623
10 to 19 784 +5.41% 707 -2.95% 814 684
20 to 29 667 -4.94% 721 -21.09% 634 580
30 to 39 668 -7.41% 658 -16.1% 616 555
40 to 49 612 +5.84% 603 +29.39% 648 794
50 to 59 857 -0.64% 963 -18.9% 850 791
60 to 69 699 +6.36% 673 +16.55% 741 788
70+ 695 +3.31% 937 +0.79% 718 941

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wabash County, Illinois is $49,680.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Wabash County.

  • Under 25
    $34,306.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,722.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,074.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,924.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Wabash County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wabash County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Wabash County, Illinois is currently $70,128.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.28% of households in Wabash County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Wabash County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.57%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wabash County is $29,809.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Wabash County by the total population of Wabash County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wabash County, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Wabash County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Wabash County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Wabash County over the age of 16 is 9,136.

Of those people, a total of 59.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Wabash County is 56.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 480 65.80% 4.10%
20 to 24 years 550 79.50% 12.60%
25 to 29 years 664 82.20% 1.50%
30 to 34 years 611 83.50% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 1,293 85.80% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 1,395 80.70% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 955 71.50% 8.60%
60 to 64 years 790 51.10% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 1,348 20.50% 7.60%
75 years and over 1,050 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wabash County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,804 59.30% 4.90%
Black or African American 10 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 137 82.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 166 44.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 191 81.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,673 58.80% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wabash County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Wabash County is 5,169, with median earnings of $34,659.00.

Women in Wabash County, Illinois earning approximately 59.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,169 $34,659.00
Male 2,739 $43,645.00
Female 2,430 $26,108.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 379 $61,758.00
Business and Financial 96 $77,981.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $52,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $72,697.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 114 $29,098.00
Legal 66 $41,857.00
Educational and Library 411 $40,806.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 208 $53,800.00
Healthcare Support 250 $12,384.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $38,750.00
Law Enforcement 166 $41,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 337 $10,706.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 238 $28,750.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $6,912.00
Sales 430 $21,379.00
Office and Administrative Support 540 $31,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $30,586.00
Construction and Extraction 417 $45,938.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 202 $45,556.00
Production 497 $41,588.00
Transportation and Material Moving 180 $24,674.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 244 $82,632.00 135 $61,168.00
Business and Financial 56 $78,462.00 40 $46,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $54,125.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 66 $73,684.00 15 $56,528.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 82 $28,811.00 32 $55,595.00
Legal 35 $72,917.00 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 59 $52,083.00 352 $38,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 55 $111,477.00 153 $50,893.00
Healthcare Support 57 $2,499.00 193 $22,768.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $45,563.00 9 $6,250.00
Law Enforcement 77 $72,813.00 89 $21,503.00
Food Preparation and Serving 108 $8,534.00 229 $11,263.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 142 $43,676.00 96 $15,192.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 54 $6,912.00
Sales 227 $24,704.00 203 $16,270.00
Office and Administrative Support 109 $60,701.00 431 $28,808.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $30,326.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 403 $45,063.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 170 $64,286.00 32 $0.00
Production 371 $43,825.00 126 $33,611.00
Transportation and Material Moving 146 $23,804.00 34 $35,556.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,731 households in Wabash County, with an average household size of 2.39 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,091 families in Wabash County with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,266 216 609 1,640
Average Household Size 3.04 3.05 3.05 1.17
Total Families 2,266 216 609 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.47 2.79 0

Poverty

Of the 3,091 families in Wabash County, 11.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wabash County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,418 housing units in Wabash County, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,731 87.32%
Vacant 687 12.68%

15.37% of the total 5,418 housing units in Wabash County are rental units. This is approximately 833 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,755 are occupied by the owner - or 69.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wabash County is $670.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wabash County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    143
  • Less than $500
    243
  • $500 to $999
    381
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    135
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    21
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    26
  • $3,000 or more
    27

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wabash County is $83,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Wabash County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    911
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,337
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    803
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    319
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    231
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    112
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    34
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Wabash County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Wabash County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,368
  • 1940 to 1949
    509
  • 1950 to 1959
    609
  • 1960 to 1969
    413
  • 1970 to 1979
    976
  • 1980 to 1989
    629
  • 1990 to 1999
    440
  • 2000 to 2009
    337
  • 2010 to 2013
    137
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Wabash County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    506
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,288
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,782
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,155

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Wabash County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Wabash County that commute to work in a particular way.

21.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wabash County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    451
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    936
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    670
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    466
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    610
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    406
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    392
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    172
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    253
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    310
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    109
  • 90 or more minutes
    112

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Wabash County, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Wabash County, Illinois

We have data for 10 places in Wabash County, Illinois. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.