Fort Wayne, IN Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Fort Wayne?
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There are 262,676 residents in Fort Wayne, with a median age of 35.1. Of this, 48.76% are males and 51.24% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.56% of the resident pool in Fort Wayne, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.75%. Additionally, 4.69% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 216,474 people in Fort Wayne currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 216,474 people in Fort Wayne currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 262,676 | -2.1% |
| Male Population | 128,073 | -1.5% |
| Female Population | 134,603 | -2.7% |
Male population 48.76%
Female population 51.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.1 | -0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 237,885 | -2.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 12,478 | 6.5% |
| Not Citizen | 12,313 | 2.8% |
Citizen US Born 90.56%
Citizen not US Born 4.75%
Not Citizen 4.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,462 | 6.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 29,673 | -2.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,009 | 6.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,555 | -6.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 216,474 | -2.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.56%
Moved from Same County 11.45%
Moved from Same State 2.32%
Moved from Different State 2.14%
Same House as Last Year 83.52%
What are the employment statistics in Fort Wayne?
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White-collar workers make up 72.12% of the working population in Fort Wayne, while blue-collar employees account for 27.88%. There are also 8,700 entrepreneurs in Fort Wayne (6.78% of the workforce); 94,946 workers employed in private companies (74.03%); and 10,777 people working in governmental institutions (8.4%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 92,489 | -2.5% |
| Blue Collar | 35,758 | 0.4% |
White Collar 72.12%
Blue Collar 27.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,700 | 0.2% |
| Private Companies | 94,946 | -2.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,777 | 1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 13,824 | -3.1% |
Self Employees 6.78%
Private Companies 74.03%
Governmental Workers 8.4%
Not for Profit Companies 10.78%
How many households are there in Fort Wayne?
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There are a total of 106,669 households in Fort Wayne, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.59% of these Fort Wayne households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.41%. Additionally, 30.58% of households have children and 69.42% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 106,669 | -1.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.8% |
| Family Households | 63,566 | -1.5% |
| Non-family Households | 43,103 | -1.3% |
Family Households 59.59%
Non-family Households 40.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 32,624 | -1.9% |
| Households without Children | 74,045 | -1.2% |
Households with Children 30.58%
Households without Children 69.42%
What are the median and average incomes in Fort Wayne?
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The average annual household income in Fort Wayne is $70,654, while the median household income sits at $53,978 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $56,817, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $65,095. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,769 and $42,378, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $70,654 | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income | $53,978 | 4.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 38,740 | -2.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 215,407 | -2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Fort Wayne?
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There are 115,994 housing units in Fort Wayne, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1971. Of the 106,669 occupied housing units in Fort Wayne, 62.49% are owner-occupied, while 37.51% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.97% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $135,300. In general, housing costs reach $826 per month in Fort Wayne.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.97% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $135,300. In general, housing costs reach $826 per month in Fort Wayne.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 115,994 | -2.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1971 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 16,474 | -7.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7,549 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14,882 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17,265 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20,321 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13,306 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15,814 | -2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7,742 | -1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,514 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 127 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 106,669 | -1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66,658 | -1.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 40,011 | -1.1% |
Owner Occupied 62.49%
Renter Occupied 37.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 43,309 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 23,349 | -3.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $135,300 | 7.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $120,600 | 7.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $826 | 5.6% |
With Mortgage 64.97%
Without Mortgage 35.03%
What is the level of education in Fort Wayne?
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Approximately 36.69% of the population in Fort Wayne holds a high school degree (that's 72,632 residents), while 23.47% have attained a college certificate (54,793 locals) and 17.76% have a bachelor's degree (35,157 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 9,229 | 4.8% |
| Some High School | 72,632 | -2.3% |
| Some College | 54,793 | -2.1% |
| Associate Degree | 18,719 | -1.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35,157 | -0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,745 | -4.7% |
No High School 4.66%
Some High School 36.69%
Some College 23.47%
Associate Degree 9.46%
Bachelor's Degree 17.76%
Graduate Degree 7.95%
What is the marital status of Fort Wayne residents?
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A total of 75,366 people in Fort Wayne have never been married (which represents 36.11% of the total population), while 95,413 of them are wedded (45.71%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,154 (1.51%) and 25,729 (12.33%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 75,366 | -1.7% |
| Married | 95,413 | -1.7% |
| Separated | 3,154 | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 12,229 | -3.9% |
| Divorced | 25,729 | -2.0% |
Never Married 36.11%
Married 45.71%
Separated 1.51%
Widowed 5.86%
Divorced 12.33%
What are the most common means of transportation in Fort Wayne?
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The top three means of transportation people in Fort Wayne use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 113,694 residents commute by car, 1,889 prefer going to work by walking and 1,283 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 113,694 | -3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,283 | 1.4% |
| Railroad | 17 | 325.0% |
| Ferryboat | 24 | -60.7% |
| Bicycle | 583 | 11.1% |
| Motorcycle | 29 | -35.6% |
| TaxiCab | 131 | 19.1% |
| Walk | 1,889 | 13.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Fort Wayne by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46802 | 10,413 | 4,887 | $40,361.00 | $57,115.00 |
| 46803 | 10,327 | 3,912 | $25,507.00 | $39,541.00 |
| 46804 | 28,635 | 12,346 | $81,089.00 | $97,763.00 |
| 46805 | 22,309 | 9,524 | $46,540.00 | $66,282.00 |
| 46806 | 23,381 | 8,505 | $34,902.00 | $44,646.00 |
| 46807 | 15,941 | 6,165 | $54,427.00 | $64,316.00 |
| 46808 | 19,433 | 8,471 | $46,708.00 | $58,670.00 |
| 46809 | 8,944 | 4,089 | $48,160.00 | $58,701.00 |
| 46814 | 16,180 | 5,255 | $121,678.00 | $170,508.00 |
| 46815 | 27,883 | 10,246 | $62,280.00 | $75,990.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.