Welcome to an Indiana county brimming with spirit, color and the hardworking Midwestern workforce. Home to festivals that celebrate tulips, strawberries and covered bridges, Wabash County is primed to offer you the quality of life you crave. And, with three colleges within this Indiana county, more than 10 others within bordering counties and a workforce that is largely employed by and trained in specialty industries such as manufacturing and healthcare, Wabash is also primed for your business’ success.
Economic Development in Wabash County
In 2007, Wabash County was host to five new companies and one expansion, which generated a total of $338.8 million dollars of new investment and 123 new jobs.
| Population |
| Total Population, 2008 |
32,706 |
| Projected Population 2015 |
33,166 |
| Total Households, 2006-08 |
13,317 |
| Median Age, 2008 |
41.2 |
| Population Breakdown by Age, 2008 |
| 0-13 years |
15.9% |
| 14-17 years |
5.6% |
| 18-24 years |
9.7% |
| 25-44 years |
23.7% |
| 45-64 years |
27.6% |
| 65-84 years |
14.3% |
| 85+ years |
3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Household Income |
|
Year |
Median HHI |
PCI |
| 2000 |
$40,413 |
$24,843 |
| 2007 |
$45,522 |
$30,376 |
| 2008 |
$46,192 |
|
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and BEA
| Labor Participation |
| Labor Force |
16,207 |
| Employed |
14,129 |
| Unemployed |
2,078 |
| Unemployment Rate |
12.8% |
Source: BLS LAUS, Preliminary 2009 Annual
| Commuting, 2007 |
| Commuting INTO Wabash County |
2,640 |
| Commuting OUT of Wabash County |
3,865 |
Source: STATS Indiana
| Housing, 2006-08 |
| Total Housing Units |
14,446 |
| Total Occupied Housing Units |
13,317 |
| Owner Occupied |
10,269 |
77.1% |
| Rental |
3,048 |
22.9% |
| Seasonal or Recreational, 2000 |
87 |
| Median Value for Owner Occupied Housing |
$100,200 |
| Median Gross Rent |
$568 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Education Attainment, 2006-08 |
| Level |
Total |
% |
| Less than High School |
3,408 |
15.2% |
| High School Graduate |
9,744 |
43.5% |
| Some College |
3,947 |
17.6% |
| Associate's Degree |
1,339 |
6.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
2,571 |
11.5% |
| Master's, PhD, and/or Professional Degree |
1,392 |
6.2% |
| Note: Data applies to the population 25 and older |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Largest Private Employers |
| Ford Meter Box Co. Inc |
| Manchester College |
| Peabody Retirement Community |
| Wabash County Hospital |
| Wabash Alloys |
| Paperworks Industries |
| HF Group (Heckman Bindery) |
| Timbercrest |
| MJV Group, Inc. |
| Living Essentials |
Source: Community Research Institute
| Announced Jobs & Investments, 2008 |
| New Companies |
1 |
| Expanding Companies |
8 |
| Financial Investment |
$239.72 Million |
| Jobs Created |
212 |
| Private Average Annual Wage & Employment By Industry - 2008 |
| Industry |
Avg. Annual Wage |
Emp. |
% Emp. |
| Total - All Covered |
$30,636 |
12,473 |
|
| Total - Private |
$30,346 |
10,494 |
|
| Natural Resources & Mining |
$31,754 |
387 |
3.7% |
| Construction |
$34,619 |
489 |
4.7% |
| Manufacturing |
$43,062 |
3,149 |
30.0% |
| Trade, Transportation, Utilities |
$26,627 |
1,975 |
18.8% |
| Information |
$27,704 |
83 |
0.8% |
| Financial Activities |
$34,883 |
471 |
4.5% |
| Professional and Business Services |
$26,102 |
598 |
5.7% |
| Education and Health Services |
$24,465 |
2,080 |
19.8% |
| Leisure and Hospitality |
$11,402 |
1,038 |
9.9% |
| Other Services |
$18,738 |
253 |
2.4% |
Source: BLS QCEW
| Direct County Contact |
|
Mr. Bill Konyha
Economic Development Group of Wabash County
214 S. Wabash St.
Wabash, IN 46992
Phone: 877-509-9919
Fax: 260-563-6920
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