Fort Wayne, IN
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 11.30.20)
AGE IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 19,500 | 7.4% |
25 to 29 years | 22,935 | 8.7% |
30 to 34 years | 18,610 | 7.0% |
35 to 39 years | 16,565 | 6.3% |
40 to 44 years | 15,605 | 5.9% |
45 to 49 years | 14,220 | 5.4% |
50 to 54 years | 14,699 | 5.6% |
55 to 59 years | 17,190 | 6.5% |
60 to 64 years | 14,531 | 5.5% |
65 to 69 years | 12,530 | 4.7% |
70 to 74 years | 9,503 | 3.6% |
75 to 79 years | 6,081 | 2.3% |
80 to 84 years | 4,191 | 1.6% |
85+ years | 4,131 | 1.6% |
The median age in Fort Wayne is 34.1 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 185,587 | 70.3% |
Black or African American | 41,659 | 15.8% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 574 | 0.2% |
Asian | 13,661 | 5.2% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 432 | 0.2% |
Other | 8,873 | 3.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 8,358 | 4.9% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12,539 | 7.3% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 48,181 | 28.2% |
Some college, no degree | 36,057 | 21.1% |
Associate’s degree | 18,095 | 10.6% |
Bachelor’s degree | 30,804 | 18.0% |
Graduate or professional degree | 16,757 | 9.8% |
High school graduate or higher | 149,894 | 87.8% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 47,561 | 27.8% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 123,230 | 72.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 6.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 17.3% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 10.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% |
$200,000 or more | 2.5% |
Median household income: $48,658
Mean household income: $65,241
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $25,251 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $26,751 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $31,646 |
Bachelor’s degree | $46,088 |
Graduate or professional degree | $57,401 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 207,869 | NA |
Never married | 73,284 | 35.3% |
Now married (except separated) | 93,735 | 45.1% |
Separated | 2,534 | 1.2% |
Widowed | 12,442 | 6.0% |
Divorced | 25,874 | 12.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 40,823 | 15.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Owner-occupied housing units | 64,850 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 40,324 |
Single-family detached units | 80,753 |
Homeownership rate | 61.7% |
Vacancy rate | 9.8% |
Renters rate | 38.3% |
Average housing value | $129,325 |
Average monthly owner cost (with/ mortgage) | $689 |
Average rent | $622 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Average income | $63,932 |
Average household size | 2.47 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 66.4% |
Percent disabled | 13.5% |
Percent with health coverage | 90.0% |
Average travel time to work | 20.9 minutes |
Percent workers using public transportation | 0.9% |
Percent veterans | 7.1% |
Percent foreign born | 7.9% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 2.2% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $56,426.56 |
Alcoholic beverages | $423.43 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $250.46 |
Beer consumed away from home | $77.06 |
Wine consumed away from home | $35.51 |
Apparel & services | $1,620.57 |
Men’s apparel | $309.65 |
Women’s apparel | $539.78 |
Children’s apparel | $252.83 |
Boys’ apparel | $87.69 |
Girls’ apparel | $95.52 |
Footwear | $367.80 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $2,788.99 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $280.66 |
Dining out – Lunch | $867.39 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,290.43 |
Education | $1,147.30 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,457.87 |
Club membership fees | $164.34 |
Dating services | $0.63 |
Pet food | $203.44 |
Pet services | $47.16 |
Food consumed at home | $3,974.83 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $523.51 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $409.71 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $764.01 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $876.08 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $396.20 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,401.51 |
Health care | $4,623.11 |
Medical services | $843.61 |
Nonprescription drugs | $112.71 |
Household Services | $1,535.32 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $59.73 |
Lawn and garden services | $339.71 |
Housekeeping services | $120.79 |
PC repair | $5.09 |
Housing | $17,539.08 |
Home improvements | $1,911.33 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,829.78 |
Phone services | $1,372.51 |
Water | $553.65 |
Life and other insurance | $350.30 |
Pensions and social security | $5,953.86 |
Personal care products and services | $679.50 |
Hair care products | $82.88 |
Personal care products | $287.51 |
Local transportation | $6,658.18 |
Gasoline | $1,729.35 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $898.95 |
Travel | $1,601.79 |
Airline fares | $377.33 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $19.09 |
Lodging on trips | $441.71 |
Food and drink on trips | $388.14 |
Entertainment on trips | $139.56 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN ALLEN COUNTY (home to FORT WAYNE, INDIANA)
% with any debt in collections | 30% |
Average debt in collections | $2,058 |
% with medical debt in collections | 17% |
Average medical debt in collections | $871 |
% with student loan debt | 24% |
Average student loan debt | $19,072 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $173 |
% with auto debt | 34% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 5,145 | 4.0% |
February 2019 | 4,761 | 3.7% |
March 2019 | 4,414 | 3.4% |
April 2019 | 3,350 | 2.6% |
May 2019 | 3,750 | 2.9% |
June 2019 | 4,321 | 3.3% |
July 2019 | 4,634 | 3.5% |
August 2019 | 4,270 | 3.3% |
September 2019 | 3,627 | 2.8% |
October 2019 | 4,662 | 3.5% |
November 2019 | 4,345 | 3.3% |
December 2019 | 3,876 | 3.0% |
January 2020 | 4,629 | 3.6% |
February 2020 | 4,580 | 3.5% |
March 2020 | 4,039 | 3.2% |
April 2020 | 26,605 | 20.6% |
May 2020 | 19,909 | 14.9% |
June 2020 | 17,490 | 12.9% |
July 2020 | 12,473 | 9.6% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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