Wabash township, Indiana
Wabash township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wabash township is a geographic entity located in Fountain County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 699. The land area covers 32.96 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 699 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs | ±12.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 309 | ±98 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 380 | ±104 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 309 | ±98 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 71 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $169,700 | ±$58,278 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,665 | ±$15,358 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,272 | ±$8,112 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | ±14.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 112 | ±105 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 363 | ±181 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.3% | ±18.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WABASH
GUS Population: 694 (2024)
ID: 163846
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
601 W 700 S, BERNE IN 46711-9406
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COUNTY OF FOUNTAIN
GUS Population: 16,833 (2024)
ID: 163429
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
301 4TH ST, STE 12, COVINGTON IN 47932-1237
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Wabash | 06-12 | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Wabash | PK-KG | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Wabash | PK-02 | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Wabash | 07-12 | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Wabash | PK-04 | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Wabash | 03-06 | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Wabash | PK-05 | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Wabash | 06-12 | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Wabash | 09-12 | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Wabash | 05-08 | Wabash, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Danville Area Community College
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College | 13.1 mi away | 2000 E Main St, Danville, IL, 61832-5118 |
2174433222
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COVINGTON-VEEDERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 622 5TH STREET, COVINGTON, IN, 47932 |
(765) 793-2572
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Lakeview College of Nursing
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College | 16.2 mi away | 903 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL, 61832 |
2177090920
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VEEDERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 408 NORTH MAIN STREET, VEEDERSBURG, IN, 47987 |
(765) 294-2808
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Wabash College
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College | 23.9 mi away | 301 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933-0352 |
7653616100
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KINGMAN-MILLCREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 123 EAST STATE STREET, KINGMAN, IN, 47952 |
(765) 397-3138
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VERMILLION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 385 EAST MARKET STREET, NEWPORT, IN, 47966 |
(765) 492-3555
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WEST LEBANON-PIKE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 200 NORTH HIGH STREET, WEST LEBANON, IN, 47991 |
(765) 893-4605
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WESTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 233 SOUTH STATE STREET, WESTVILLE, IL, 61883 |
(217) 267-3170
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DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 319 NORTH VERMILION STREET, DANVILLE, IL, 61832 |
(217) 477-5220
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PERRYSVILLE 4 WNW, IN US, located 8.0 miles from Wabash township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.4° | 17.4° | 26.4° | 2.42" | 5.6" |
| February | 39.9° | 20.8° | 30.4° | 1.99" | 5.2" |
| March | 51.1° | 29.7° | 40.4° | 2.68" | 2.6" |
| April | 64.1° | 39.9° | 52.0° | 3.93" | 0.3" |
| May | 74.9° | 51.5° | 63.2° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.3° | 60.5° | 71.9° | 4.78" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 62.8° | 74.2° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.6° | 60.5° | 72.5° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.9° | 52.9° | 66.4° | 2.72" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.5° | 42.0° | 54.8° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.3° | 32.0° | 42.1° | 3.14" | 1.0" |
| December | 40.2° | 22.9° | 31.6° | 2.42" | 4.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perrysville town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Cates CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Lake Holiday Hideaway CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Covington city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Veedersburg town | Town | 6.6 mi | — |
| Kingman town | Town | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1804579280. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.