Wabash County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wabash County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17185
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 185
Geography
- Land Area
- 223.32 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 227.56 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.445821
- Longitude
- -87.839167
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,024
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,690
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,852 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 1.5% |
| White | 10,417 | 94.5% |
| Black | 58 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 155 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,571 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 1.3% |
| White | 8,240 | 94.8% |
| Black | 52 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 135 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 143 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,119
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,652
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,812
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,416 | 93.7% |
| Black | 69 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 181 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,482
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,013 | 13.5% |
| Republican | 3,315 | 44.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,154 | 42.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,572 | 47.7% |
| Female | 3,909 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,594 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 1.0% |
| Black | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,955
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,541 | 53.7% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 18.7% |
| Black | 3 | 27.3% |
| Asian | 14 | 36.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,950 | 54.6% |
| Female | 2,005 | 51.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,079 (26.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,445 (18.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,410
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $109,639
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $787
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.