Wabash County Summary

Life in Wabash County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wabash County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wabash County:

  • The population in Wabash County is 11,321.

  • The median home value in Wabash County is $104,675.

  • The median income in Wabash County is $54,074.

  • The median rent in Wabash County is $728.

  • The unemployment rate in Wabash County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Wabash County is 13.3%.

  • The average high in Wabash County is 73.6° and there are 109.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wabash County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wabash County

Mount Carmel, IL Population 6,978

Allendale, IL Population 521

Bellmont, IL Population 225

Keensburg, IL Population 151

Map Of Wabash County

Wabash County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Wabash County is 73.6°.

  • There are 81.99 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.4 inches of rain each year with 4.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:07 hours of sun each day in Wabash County.

StatWabash County
Mean High73.6
Nice Days81.99
Rainfall109.4
Snowfall4.8
Sunny_hours5:07
73.6°
Average High
109.4
Inches of Rain

Wabash County Photos

Wabash County Courthouse In Mount Carmel
Source: Public Domain
Mount Carmel Market
Source: Public Domain
Hotel Picture
Source: Public Domain
Mount Carmel Bridge
Source: Public Domain
Mount Carmel Cherry St
Source: Public Domain

Wabash County Demographics

Population over time in Wabash County

The current population in Wabash County is 11,321. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 11,414 0.2%
2021 11,390 -1.4%
2020 11,546 -

Gender in Wabash County

  • Wabash County is 51.3% female with 5,804 female residents.

  • Wabash County is 48.7% male with 5,516 male residents.

Female
51.3% (5,804)
Male
48.7% (5,516)
Gender Wabash County IL USA
Female 51.3% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Wabash County

Wabash County is:

  • 92.3% White with 10,450 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 109 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 126 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 287 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.0% Hispanic with 345 Hispanic residents.

White
92.3% (10,450)
African American
1.0% (109)
American Indian
0.0% (4)
Asian
1.1% (126)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.5% (287)
Hispanic
3.0% (345)

Table: Wabash County By Race

Race Wabash County IL USA
White 92.3% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.0% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Wabash County, Illinois

  • 5.1% of households in Wabash County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Wabash County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Wabash County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Wabash County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Wabash County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Wabash County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Wabash County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Wabash County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Wabash County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Wabash County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (575)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (445)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.9% (1,689)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (992)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.1% (1,592)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.1% (1,592)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (1,589)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.9% (1,687)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.5% (623)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (533)
Income Wabash County IL USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.9% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.1% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.1% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wabash County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Wabash County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Wabash County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Wabash County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Wabash County completed some college.

  • 21.0% of adults in Wabash County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Wabash County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Wabash County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Wabash County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wabash County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (113)
9-12th Grade
5% (566)
High School / GED
32% (3,622)
Some College
22% (2,490)
Associate's Degree
21% (2,377)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (1,358)
Master's Degree
6% (679)
Professional Degree
1% (113)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Wabash County IL USA
< 9th Grade 0% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 32% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 21% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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