Wabash
City in Wabash County, Indiana
Wabash is a city in Wabash County, Indiana, with 10,440 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lagro, 5.9 miles NE.
- 10,440residents (2020 Census)
- 712 ftelevation · 217 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 25.0 km²
- 1,082 / sq mipopulation density
- 46992ZIP code
About Wabash
Wabash is a city in Noble Township, Wabash County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wabash had a population of 10,440. The city is situated along the Wabash River and is the county seat of Wabash County.
Wabash is notable as claiming to be the first electrically lighted city in the world, which was inaugurated on March 31, 1880. However, closer inspection of the reference shows only the court house grounds were lighted. It is also home to the historic Eagles Theatre, Paradise Spring Treaty Grounds (1826), the Wabash and Erie Canal, Presbyterian Church (1880), and Disciples of Christ Christian Church (1865).
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Living in Wabash
- Median household income
- $53,410
- Median home value
- $116,500
- Median rent
- $739/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Wabash had 10,440 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,440 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,082 per sq mi (418 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wabash at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Wabash County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,440 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.65 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km²) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8028° N, 85.8292° W |
| ZIP code | 46992 |
| Official website | cityofwabash.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1879370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wabash
- Lagro5.9 mi NE
- Urbana6.8 mi N
- Roann9.0 mi NW
- Somerset9.1 mi S
- La Fontaine10.5 mi SE
- Chili11.2 mi W
- Servia11.6 mi NE
- Laketon12.3 mi N
- Andrews12.5 mi E
- Peru12.9 mi W
- Jalapa13.1 mi S
- Denver13.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wabash
What county is Wabash in?
Wabash is in Wabash County, Indiana.
What is the population of Wabash, IN?
10,440 people lived in Wabash at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wabash, IN?
The ZIP code of Wabash is 46992.
What is the elevation of Wabash?
712 feet (217 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wabash?
Lagro (5.9 mi), Urbana (6.8 mi), Roann (9.0 mi), Somerset (9.1 mi), La Fontaine (10.5 mi).
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