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Fort Wayne Overview

264,514
TOTAL POPULATION
129,178
MALE POPULATION
135,336
FEMALE POPULATION
95.45
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,910
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,419
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,233
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,088
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
137,518
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fort Wayne Area Codes

Race in Fort Wayne

The most populous races in Fort Wayne are White / Caucasian (180,054 | 68.1%), Black / African American (40,285 | 15.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (25,595 | 9.7%).
Race in Fort Wayne
Race# Population% Population
Asian14,7815.6%
Black / African American40,28515.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1310.1%
Hispanic or Latino25,5959.7%
Native / Alaskan6740.3%
White / Caucasian180,05468.1%
Two or more Races18,6247.0%
Some other Race9,9653.8%
Total264,514100.0%

Ancestry in Fort Wayne

The most populous ancestries reported in Fort Wayne are German (59,933 | 22.7%), Irish (24,331 | 9.2%), English (22,199 | 8.4%), Mexican (19,141 | 7.2%), and American (13,633 | 5.1%), together accounting for 52.6% of all Fort Wayne residents.
Ancestry in Fort Wayne
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan150.0%
African1,6010.6%
Albanian560.0%
Alsatian80.0%
American13,6335.1%
Apache530.0%
Arab1,0470.4%
Argentinean620.0%
Armenian230.0%
Australian650.0%
Austrian3660.1%
Bahamian130.0%
Barbadian90.0%
Basque170.0%
Belgian3010.1%
Belizean270.0%
Bhutanese2120.1%
Blackfeet1630.1%
Bolivian290.0%
Brazilian200.0%
British1,1480.4%
British West Indian320.0%
Bulgarian980.0%
Burmese7640.3%
Canadian2670.1%
Carpatho Rusyn660.0%
Celtic420.0%
Central American2,8521.1%
Central American Indian1670.1%
Cherokee8400.3%
Cheyenne40.0%
Chickasaw260.0%
Chippewa650.0%
Choctaw770.0%
Colombian1780.1%
Comanche400.0%
Costa Rican130.0%
Croatian5260.2%
Cuban1150.0%
Czech5090.2%
Czechoslovakian540.0%
Danish4530.2%
Dominican540.0%
Dutch2,9431.1%
Eastern European4440.2%
Ecuadorian570.0%
English22,1998.4%
Ethiopian3740.1%
European5,6082.1%
Filipino560.0%
Finnish3930.2%
French6,6542.5%
French American Indian230.0%
French Canadian5530.2%
German59,93322.7%
German Russian2140.1%
Ghanaian300.0%
Greek8690.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro560.0%
Guatemalan1,7170.6%
Haitian850.0%
Honduran2210.1%
Hungarian1,1000.4%
Indian (Asian)8120.3%
Indonesian8,7063.3%
Iranian2580.1%
Iraqi570.0%
Irish24,3319.2%
Iroquois330.0%
Israeli450.0%
Italian5,5352.1%
Jamaican1730.1%
Japanese490.0%
Jordanian400.0%
Kenyan1770.1%
Korean1,1890.4%
Laotian170.0%
Latvian580.0%
Lebanese1440.1%
Liberian400.0%
Lithuanian1730.1%
Lumbee100.0%
Luxembourger240.0%
Macedonian4930.2%
Malaysian2740.1%
Mexican19,1417.2%
Mexican American Indian2250.1%
Mongolian2950.1%
Moroccan1570.1%
Native Hawaiian970.0%
Navajo20.0%
Nicaraguan420.0%
Nigerian2320.1%
Northern European3460.1%
Norwegian1,1140.4%
Okinawan50.0%
Ottawa430.0%
Pakistani3240.1%
Palestinian1000.0%
Panamanian3320.1%
Pennsylvania German1360.1%
Peruvian340.0%
Pima100.0%
Polish5,4792.1%
Portuguese1570.1%
Puerto Rican1,6310.6%
Puget Sound Salish90.0%
Romanian4190.2%
Russian4360.2%
Salvadoran5270.2%
Samoan220.0%
Scandinavian6530.3%
Scotch-Irish1,4900.6%
Scottish4,2711.6%
Serbian1040.0%
Sioux930.0%
Slavic310.0%
Slovak3890.2%
Slovene830.0%
Somali1340.1%
South African420.0%
South American4340.2%
South American Indian130.0%
Spaniard1120.0%
Spanish1730.1%
Sri Lankan1,3270.5%
Subsaharan African3,1491.2%
Sudanese3370.1%
Swedish2,8651.1%
Swiss1,9290.7%
Syrian2440.1%
Thai1,9190.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian540.0%
Ukrainian3420.1%
Venezuelan740.0%
Vietnamese1130.0%
Welsh1,3980.5%
West Indian830.0%
Yugoslavian3840.2%
Zimbabwean100.0%
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Immigrants in Fort Wayne

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fort Wayne came from Asia (11,411 | 4.3%), South Eastern Asia (9,167 | 3.5%), Latin America (8,082 | 3.1%), Central America (7,222 | 2.7%), and Mexico (5,117 | 1.9%), together accounting for 15.5% of all Fort Wayne residents.
Immigrants in Fort Wayne
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,6770.6%
Albania430.0%
Argentina350.0%
Asia11,4114.3%
Bahamas340.0%
Bangladesh350.0%
Barbados1190.0%
Belarus200.0%
Bolivia370.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2370.1%
Brazil410.0%
Bulgaria330.0%
Canada4560.2%
Caribbean4310.2%
Central America7,2222.7%
China5300.2%
Colombia1880.1%
Congo1400.1%
Croatia210.0%
Cuba390.0%
Czechoslovakia110.0%
Denmark60.0%
Dominican Republic50.0%
Eastern Africa7990.3%
Eastern Asia8230.3%
Eastern Europe7880.3%
Ecuador700.0%
El Salvador5520.2%
England930.0%
Ethiopia1400.1%
Europe1,4490.5%
France180.0%
Germany2730.1%
Ghana820.0%
Greece450.0%
Grenada320.0%
Guatemala1,3110.5%
Guyana150.0%
Haiti900.0%
Honduras1830.1%
Hong Kong160.0%
Hungary810.0%
India8410.3%
Indonesia170.0%
Iran70.0%
Iraq270.0%
Ireland580.0%
Israel110.0%
Italy600.0%
Jamaica410.0%
Japan600.0%
Kazakhstan20.0%
Kenya3020.1%
Korea2330.1%
Kuwait140.0%
Laos920.0%
Latin America8,0823.1%
Latvia370.0%
Lebanon330.0%
Liberia590.0%
Malaysia4070.2%
Mexico5,1171.9%
Middle Africa2630.1%
Morocco960.0%
Nicaragua300.0%
Nigeria1550.1%
Northern Africa2220.1%
Northern Europe2490.1%
Norway100.0%
Pakistan730.0%
Panama290.0%
Peru150.0%
Philippines6420.2%
Poland250.0%
Romania320.0%
Russia830.0%
Saudi Arabia1060.0%
Scotland590.0%
Serbia100.0%
Somalia1340.1%
South Africa820.0%
South America4290.2%
South Central Asia9600.4%
South Eastern Asia9,1673.5%
Southern Europe1050.0%
Sri Lanka20.0%
Sudan1010.0%
Switzerland160.0%
Syria830.0%
Taiwan1280.1%
Thailand2,8401.1%
Trinidad and Tobago710.0%
Uganda130.0%
Ukraine1170.0%
Venezuela280.0%
Vietnam8500.3%
Western Africa3110.1%
Western Asia3540.1%
Western Europe3070.1%
Yemen800.0%
Zaire510.0%
Zimbabwe100.0%
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Sex and Age in Fort Wayne

Sex and Age in Fort Wayne

The most populous age groups in Fort Wayne are 25 to 29 Years (10,909 | 8.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (10,759 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fort Wayne
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,494 (7.3%)8,967 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years8,319 (6.4%)8,931 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years9,626 (7.4%)8,070 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years9,346 (7.2%)8,789 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years10,182 (7.9%)10,221 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years10,909 (8.4%)10,759 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years9,101 (7.0%)9,328 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years8,665 (6.7%)8,341 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years7,407 (5.7%)8,119 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years7,270 (5.6%)7,635 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years7,465 (5.8%)7,795 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years7,726 (6.0%)8,251 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years7,049 (5.5%)7,809 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years5,887 (4.6%)6,635 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years4,539 (3.5%)5,769 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years2,574 (2.0%)4,452 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years1,563 (1.2%)2,280 (1.7%)
85 Years and over2,056 (1.6%)3,185 (2.4%)
Total129,178 (100.0%)135,336 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fort Wayne

Median Family Size in Fort Wayne

The median family size in Fort Wayne is 3.11 persons per family, with single female/mother families (14,938 | 23.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,752 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.65 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fort Wayne
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple42,993 (67.5%)3.15
Single Male/Father5,752 (9.0%)2.65
Single Female/Mother14,938 (23.5%)3.19
Total Families63,683 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Fort Wayne

The median household size in Fort Wayne is 2.41 persons per household, with single female/mother households (14,938 | 13.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4 persons per household. non-family households (44,081 | 40.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fort Wayne
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple42,993 (39.9%)3.17
Single Male/Father5,752 (5.3%)3.10
Single Female/Mother14,938 (13.9%)3.40
Non-family44,081 (40.9%)1.24
Total Households107,764 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Wayne

Out of a total of 107,764 households in Fort Wayne, 63,683 (59.1%) are family households, while 44,081 (40.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 28,153, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 35,311.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Wayne
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-35,311 (32.8%)
2-Person Households28,153 (26.1%)7,747 (7.2%)
3-Person Households14,160 (13.1%)602 (0.6%)
4-Person Households11,084 (10.3%)361 (0.3%)
5-Person Households6,040 (5.6%)49 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,866 (2.7%)7 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,380 (1.3%)4 (0.0%)
Total63,683 (59.1%)44,081 (40.9%)

Female Fertility in Fort Wayne

Fertility by Age in Fort Wayne

Average fertility rate in Fort Wayne is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fort Wayne
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years195 (4.7%)22.0
20 to 34 years3,344 (80.7%)110.0
35 to 50 years604 (14.6%)24.0
Total4,143 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Wayne

60.7% of women with births (4,143) in Fort Wayne are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 94.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 29.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Wayne
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years11 (5.6%)184 (94.4%)
20 to 34 years2,077 (62.1%)1,267 (37.9%)
35 to 50 years427 (70.7%)177 (29.3%)
Total2,515 (60.7%)1,628 (39.3%)

Fertility by Education in Fort Wayne

Average fertility rate in Fort Wayne is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 88.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 33.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fort Wayne
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School501 (12.1%)43.0
High School Diploma1,396 (33.7%)88.0
College or Associate's Degree1,122 (27.1%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree885 (21.4%)74.0
Graduate Degree239 (5.8%)52.0
Total4,143 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Wayne

39.3% of women with births in Fort Wayne are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 94.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 56.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Wayne
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School217 (43.3%)284 (56.7%)
High School Diploma638 (45.7%)758 (54.3%)
College or Associate's Degree603 (53.7%)519 (46.3%)
Bachelor's Degree832 (94.0%)53 (6.0%)
Graduate Degree223 (93.3%)16 (6.7%)
Total2,515 (60.7%)1,628 (39.3%)

Income in Fort Wayne

Income Overview in Fort Wayne

Per Capita Income in Fort Wayne is $31,910, while median incomes of families and households are $72,419 and $58,233 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income264,514$31,910
Median Family Income63,683$72,419
Mean Family Income63,683$91,346
Median Household Income107,764$58,233
Mean Household Income107,764$76,890
Income Deficit63,683$11,088
Wage / Income Gap (%)264,51429.81%
Wage / Income Gap ($)264,51470.19¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index264,5140.44

Earnings by Sex in Fort Wayne

Average Earnings in Fort Wayne are $35,647, $42,728 for men and $29,992 for women, a difference of 29.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Fort Wayne
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male74,336 (51.7%)$42,728
Female69,483 (48.3%)$29,992
Total143,819 (100.0%)$35,647

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Wayne

The most common earnings brackets in Fort Wayne are $100,000+ for men (8,844 | 11.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (5,675 | 8.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Wayne
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,171 (4.3%)4,462 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,682 (2.3%)2,642 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,245 (3.0%)3,459 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,054 (2.8%)2,094 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,957 (2.6%)2,896 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,010 (2.7%)2,492 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,801 (2.4%)2,587 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,771 (2.4%)2,470 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,626 (2.2%)2,713 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,111 (2.8%)3,384 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,952 (5.3%)5,552 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,877 (7.9%)5,675 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,620 (6.2%)4,692 (6.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,932 (5.3%)4,269 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,675 (6.3%)4,430 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,003 (5.4%)3,155 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,309 (8.5%)4,415 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,457 (6.0%)2,229 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,239 (9.7%)3,536 (5.1%)
$100,000+8,844 (11.9%)2,331 (3.4%)
Total74,336 (100.0%)69,483 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Wayne

Average earnings in Fort Wayne are $49,140 for men and $34,907 for women, a difference of 29.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,666, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,132. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,323, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,242.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Wayne
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,132$24,242
High School Diploma$42,823$27,498
College or Associate's Degree$46,619$33,986
Bachelor's Degree$64,926$45,432
Graduate Degree$83,666$57,323
Total$49,140$34,907

Family Income in Fort Wayne

Family Income Brackets in Fort Wayne

According to the Fort Wayne family income data, there are 13,564 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,592 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fort Wayne
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,2933.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5922.5%
$15,000 to $24,9993,3755.3%
$25,000 to $34,9994,3306.8%
$35,000 to $49,9997,89712.4%
$50,000 to $74,99913,56421.3%
$75,000 to $99,99910,06215.8%
$100,000 to $149,99912,29119.3%
$150,000 to $199,9994,5857.2%
$200,000+3,6945.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Wayne

4-person families (10,283 | 16.2%) account for the highest median family income in Fort Wayne with $85,359 per family, while 2-person families (30,733 | 48.3%) have the highest median income of $33,840 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Wayne
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families30,733 (48.3%)$67,681
3-Person Families13,408 (21.0%)$72,971
4-Person Families10,283 (16.2%)$85,359
5-Person Families5,631 (8.8%)$83,227
6-Person Families2,444 (3.8%)$80,500
7+ Person Families1,184 (1.9%)$65,000
Total63,683 (100.0%)$72,419

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Wayne

The median family income in Fort Wayne is $72,419, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,036) having the highest median family income of $126,589, while families with no earners (7,985) have the lowest median family income of $45,125, accounting for 11.1% and 12.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Wayne
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,985 (12.5%)$45,125
1 Earner22,028 (34.6%)$48,636
2 Earners26,634 (41.8%)$92,305
3+ Earners7,036 (11.1%)$126,589
Total63,683 (100.0%)$72,419

Household Income in Fort Wayne

Household Income Brackets in Fort Wayne

With 21,661 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fort Wayne, accounting for 20.1% of all households. In contrast, only 4,634 households (4.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fort Wayne
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,4965.1%
$10,000 to $14,9994,7424.4%
$15,000 to $24,9999,4838.8%
$25,000 to $34,99910,99210.2%
$35,000 to $49,99915,08714.0%
$50,000 to $74,99921,66120.1%
$75,000 to $99,99915,08714.0%
$100,000 to $149,99915,30214.2%
$150,000 to $199,9995,3885.0%
$200,000+4,6344.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Wayne

The median household income in Fort Wayne is $58,233, with the highest median household income of $69,998 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 36,247 households (33.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,489, with 7,235 households (6.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Wayne
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,235 (6.7%)$39,489
25 to 44 Years38,947 (36.1%)$62,628
45 to 64 Years36,247 (33.6%)$69,998
65+ Years25,335 (23.5%)$46,040
Total107,764 (100.0%)$58,233

Poverty in Fort Wayne

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Wayne

With 13.3% poverty level for males and 16.9% for females among the residents of Fort Wayne, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,494 males (26.6%) and 2,491 females (28.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Wayne
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,494 (26.6%)2,491 (28.4%)
5 Years394 (21.7%)385 (24.8%)
6 to 11 Years2,294 (23.4%)2,254 (22.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,056 (18.2%)827 (16.9%)
15 Years304 (16.1%)160 (10.8%)
16 and 17 Years608 (16.7%)678 (18.4%)
18 to 24 Years2,065 (15.7%)3,111 (23.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,897 (9.7%)3,764 (18.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,876 (11.8%)2,704 (16.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,333 (9.1%)1,868 (12.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,444 (9.9%)2,134 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years696 (6.8%)1,192 (9.8%)
75 Years and over375 (6.4%)900 (9.9%)
Total16,836 (13.3%)22,468 (16.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Wayne

According to the poverty statistics in Fort Wayne, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.6% of males and 90.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Wayne
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,869 (73.4%)6,276 (71.6%)
5 Years1,422 (78.3%)1,165 (75.2%)
6 to 11 Years7,511 (76.6%)7,835 (77.7%)
12 to 14 Years4,759 (81.8%)4,080 (83.2%)
15 Years1,582 (83.9%)1,315 (89.1%)
16 and 17 Years3,032 (83.3%)3,015 (81.6%)
18 to 24 Years11,102 (84.3%)10,224 (76.7%)
25 to 34 Years17,723 (90.3%)16,286 (81.2%)
35 to 44 Years14,046 (88.2%)13,682 (83.5%)
45 to 54 Years13,278 (90.9%)13,483 (87.8%)
55 to 64 Years13,204 (90.1%)13,855 (86.7%)
65 to 74 Years9,516 (93.2%)10,951 (90.2%)
75 Years and over5,492 (93.6%)8,191 (90.1%)
Total109,536 (86.7%)110,358 (83.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Wayne

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fort Wayne show that 5.1% or 2,205 of the total 42,993 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 39.9%, comprising of 179 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 735 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Wayne
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children24,274 (97.1%)735 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children12,113 (94.1%)766 (5.9%)
3 or 4 Children4,131 (88.7%)525 (11.3%)
5 or more Children270 (60.1%)179 (39.9%)
Total40,788 (94.9%)2,205 (5.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Wayne

According to the poverty data in Fort Wayne, 13.1% or 751 single-father households and 28.5% or 4,261 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 150 households (61.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Wayne
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children136 (5.4%)384 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children507 (18.8%)2,628 (32.4%)
3 or 4 Children86 (17.3%)1,099 (47.0%)
5 or more Children22 (100.0%)150 (61.0%)
Total751 (13.1%)4,261 (28.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Wayne

The poverty data for Fort Wayne shows that 2,205 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 5,012 of the single-parent households (24.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 179 households (39.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 172 household (64.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Wayne
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children735 (2.9%)520 (7.7%)
1 or 2 Children766 (5.9%)3,135 (29.0%)
3 or 4 Children525 (11.3%)1,185 (41.8%)
5 or more Children179 (39.9%)172 (64.2%)
Total2,205 (5.1%)5,012 (24.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Fort Wayne

Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Wayne

Among the 126,938 employed individuals in Fort Wayne, private company employees (92,794 | 73.1%), not-for-profit organizations (14,397 | 11.3%), and local government employees (6,805 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Wayne
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees92,79473.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,6022.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,8843.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations14,39711.3%
Local Government Employees6,8055.4%
State Government Employees2,7552.2%
Federal Government Employees1,5241.2%
Unpaid Family Workers1770.1%
Total126,938100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fort Wayne

According to the labor force statistics for Fort Wayne, out of the total population over 16 years of age (207,731), 66.2% or 137,518 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 7,976 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.8% or 18,591 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.2% or 1,126 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fort Wayne
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,409 (50.2%)1,126 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Years16,914 (82.9%)1,302 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years18,591 (85.8%)967 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years15,738 (85.4%)1,432 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years26,806 (82.4%)1,582 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years24,403 (80.9%)830 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years11,791 (73.8%)377 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years8,930 (60.1%)232 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years5,913 (25.9%)53 (0.9%)
75 Years and over1,079 (6.7%)60 (5.6%)
Total137,518 (66.2%)7,976 (5.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Wayne

According to labor force statistics for Fort Wayne, 79.5% of individuals (106,235) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (133,629) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 5,418 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.1% or 34,400 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.9% or 1,004 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Wayne
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,210 (61.6%)1,630 (10.9%)
High School Diploma27,381 (74.8%)2,599 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree35,237 (81.9%)2,108 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher34,400 (88.1%)859 (2.2%)
Total106,235 (79.5%)6,815 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fort Wayne

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Wayne are Community & Social Service (13,487 | 10.4%), Management (10,679 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (8,319 | 6.4%), Education Instruction & Library (7,369 | 5.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (6,545 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fort Wayne

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Wayne, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (91.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (78.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (77.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fort Wayne
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,268 (58.7%)4,411 (41.3%)
Business & Financial2,556 (46.8%)2,911 (53.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,147 (78.6%)1,398 (21.4%)
Computers & Mathematics2,496 (73.5%)902 (26.6%)
Architecture & Engineering2,321 (91.3%)222 (8.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science330 (54.6%)274 (45.4%)
Community & Social Service 4,610 (34.2%)8,877 (65.8%)
Education, Arts & Media1,182 (40.9%)1,711 (59.1%)
Legal Services & Support445 (51.4%)421 (48.6%)
Education Instruction & Library1,929 (26.2%)5,440 (73.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,054 (44.7%)1,305 (55.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,899 (22.8%)6,420 (77.2%)
Health Technologists1,228 (22.8%)4,155 (77.2%)
Total (Category)20,480 (46.0%)24,017 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)67,281 (52.0%)62,208 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fort Wayne are Food Preparation & Serving (8,363 | 6.5%), Healthcare Support (4,771 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,959 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (3,062 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (1,666 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Fort Wayne

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fort Wayne, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.5%), Security & Protection (80.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.8%), Personal Care & Service (80.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fort Wayne
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support536 (11.2%)4,235 (88.8%)
Security & Protection1,346 (80.8%)320 (19.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention703 (75.5%)228 (24.5%)
Law Enforcement643 (87.5%)92 (12.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,563 (42.6%)4,800 (57.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,384 (60.2%)1,575 (39.8%)
Personal Care & Service606 (19.8%)2,456 (80.2%)
Total (Category)8,435 (38.7%)13,386 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)67,281 (52.0%)62,208 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fort Wayne are Office & Administration (14,452 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (12,690 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fort Wayne

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fort Wayne
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,933 (54.6%)5,757 (45.4%)
Office & Administration3,829 (26.5%)10,623 (73.5%)
Total (Category)10,762 (39.7%)16,380 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)67,281 (52.0%)62,208 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fort Wayne are Construction & Extraction (4,532 | 3.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,092 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (144 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fort Wayne

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fort Wayne
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry64 (44.4%)80 (55.6%)
Construction & Extraction4,434 (97.8%)98 (2.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,000 (97.0%)92 (3.0%)
Total (Category)7,498 (96.5%)270 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)67,281 (52.0%)62,208 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fort Wayne are Production (15,352 | 11.9%), Material Moving (7,877 | 6.1%), and Transportation (5,032 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fort Wayne

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fort Wayne
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10,125 (65.9%)5,227 (34.1%)
Transportation4,281 (85.1%)751 (14.9%)
Material Moving5,700 (72.4%)2,177 (27.6%)
Total (Category)20,106 (71.1%)8,155 (28.9%)
Total (Overall)67,281 (52.0%)62,208 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Wayne

Employment Industries in Fort Wayne

The major employment industries in Fort Wayne include Manufacturing (25,019 | 19.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,840 | 16.1%), Retail Trade (14,749 | 11.4%), Educational Services (10,228 | 7.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (10,114 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Fort Wayne

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (93.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (82.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.3%), Educational Services (68.2%), and Finance & Insurance (59.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Wayne
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting233 (82.6%)49 (17.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5,704 (93.8%)375 (6.2%)
Manufacturing16,801 (67.1%)8,218 (32.9%)
Wholesale Trade2,533 (74.0%)888 (26.0%)
Retail Trade8,198 (55.6%)6,551 (44.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,932 (75.1%)1,634 (24.9%)
Utilities594 (72.0%)231 (28.0%)
Information1,054 (53.4%)919 (46.6%)
Finance & Insurance2,308 (40.8%)3,345 (59.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,410 (59.1%)975 (40.9%)
Professional & Scientific3,623 (58.2%)2,598 (41.8%)
Enterprise Management26 (51.0%)25 (49.0%)
Administrative & Support2,658 (56.1%)2,079 (43.9%)
Educational Services3,254 (31.8%)6,974 (68.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,308 (20.7%)16,532 (79.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation832 (47.7%)912 (52.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,231 (41.8%)5,883 (58.2%)
Public Administration1,647 (65.0%)888 (35.0%)
Total67,281 (52.0%)62,208 (48.0%)

Education in Fort Wayne

School Enrollment in Fort Wayne

The most common levels of schooling among the 65,467 students in Fort Wayne are high school (14,679 | 22.4%), middle school (14,214 | 21.7%), and elementary school (13,782 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Fort Wayne
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,2976.6%
Kindergarten2,9394.5%
Elementary School13,78221.0%
Middle School14,21421.7%
High School14,67922.4%
College / Undergraduate12,42519.0%
Graduate / Professional3,1314.8%
Total65,467100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Wayne

Out of a total of 65,467 students who are enrolled in schools in Fort Wayne, 14,992 (22.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 50,475 (77.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,336 (47.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13,881 (80.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Wayne
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,496 (52.8%)1,336 (47.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old12,295 (76.8%)3,720 (23.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13,881 (80.1%)3,448 (19.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,369 (78.9%)2,242 (21.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,011 (79.8%)1,014 (20.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,320 (79.6%)1,362 (20.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,011 (75.3%)990 (24.7%)
35 Years and over2,096 (70.5%)876 (29.5%)
Total50,475 (77.1%)14,992 (22.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Wayne

Business (10,491 | 20.1%), education (8,068 | 15.4%), science & technology (6,176 | 11.8%), arts & humanities (3,692 | 7.1%), and engineering (3,310 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 52,250 individuals in Fort Wayne who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Wayne
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,2764.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,0293.9%
Physical & Health Sciences1,0952.1%
Psychology3,0055.8%
Social Sciences2,3854.6%
Engineering3,3106.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies4120.8%
Science & Technology6,17611.8%
Business10,49120.1%
Education8,06815.4%
Literature & Languages2,1844.2%
Liberal Arts & History2,8715.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2,1864.2%
Communications2,0704.0%
Arts & Humanities3,6927.1%
Total52,250100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fort Wayne

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Wayne

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fort Wayne are males with 2 vehicles (28,380, accounting for 43.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (24,629, making up 47.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Wayne
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,635 (2.5%)1,408 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle14,644 (22.3%)16,255 (27.0%)
2 Vehicles28,380 (43.1%)24,629 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles13,544 (20.6%)11,100 (18.4%)
4 Vehicles5,507 (8.4%)5,430 (9.0%)
5 or more Vehicles2,086 (3.2%)1,441 (2.4%)
Total65,796 (100.0%)60,263 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fort Wayne

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fort Wayne are 15 to 19 minutes (25,116 commuters, 21.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (24,031 commuters, 20.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (21,082 commuters, 17.8%).
Commute Time in Fort Wayne
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,1652.7%
5 to 9 Minutes12,43610.5%
10 to 14 Minutes21,08217.8%
15 to 19 Minutes25,11621.3%
20 to 24 Minutes24,03120.3%
25 to 29 Minutes9,1667.8%
30 to 34 Minutes11,0799.4%
35 to 39 Minutes1,7471.5%
40 to 44 Minutes1,9491.7%
45 to 59 Minutes3,2802.8%
60 to 89 Minutes2,7812.4%
90 or more Minutes2,3102.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Fort Wayne

The most common commute times in Fort Wayne are 15 to 19 minutes (12,554 commuters, 20.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (12,562 commuters, 22.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fort Wayne
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,437 (2.3%)1,728 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,224 (10.0%)6,212 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,866 (17.5%)10,216 (18.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes12,554 (20.2%)12,562 (22.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes12,022 (19.4%)12,009 (21.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,931 (7.9%)4,235 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,505 (10.5%)4,574 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,368 (2.2%)379 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,245 (2.0%)704 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,013 (3.2%)1,267 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,494 (2.4%)1,287 (2.3%)
90 or more Minutes1,458 (2.4%)852 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Wayne

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fort Wayne are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,133, 13.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7,488, 13.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Wayne
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,769 (6.1%)2,164 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,389 (3.8%)1,259 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,752 (6.0%)2,450 (4.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,499 (8.8%)3,181 (5.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,676 (9.1%)5,872 (10.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,133 (13.1%)7,305 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,715 (10.8%)7,488 (13.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,812 (9.4%)5,247 (9.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,647 (4.3%)3,430 (6.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,251 (5.2%)3,388 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,102 (3.4%)1,515 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM643 (1.0%)1,168 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,651 (9.1%)6,291 (11.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6,078 (9.8%)5,267 (9.4%)
Total62,117 (100.0%)56,025 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fort Wayne

Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Wayne

Of the total 107,764 dwellings in Fort Wayne, owner-occupied units account for 67,430 (62.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 40,334 (37.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Wayne
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units67,43062.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units40,33437.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units107,764100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Wayne

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Wayne
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35,31132.8%
2-Person Household35,90033.3%
3-Person Household14,76213.7%
4+ Person Household21,79120.2%
Total Housing Units107,764100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Wayne

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Wayne
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,365 (49.2%)17,946 (50.8%)
2-Person Household24,744 (68.9%)11,156 (31.1%)
3-Person Household10,092 (68.4%)4,670 (31.6%)
4+ Person Household15,229 (69.9%)6,562 (30.1%)
Total Housing Units67,430 (62.6%)40,334 (37.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Wayne

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Wayne
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,547 (53.8%)4,769 (46.2%)
High School Diploma16,890 (58.9%)11,801 (41.1%)
College/Associate Degree21,798 (59.2%)15,027 (40.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23,195 (72.6%)8,737 (27.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Wayne

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Wayne
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27,69625.7%
35 to 44 Years18,48617.2%
45 to 54 Years17,43516.2%
55 to 64 Years18,81217.5%
65 to 74 Years14,78413.7%
75 to 84 Years7,1686.7%
85 Years and Over3,3833.1%
Total107,764100.0%

Housing Finances in Fort Wayne

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Wayne

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Wayne
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied67,430 (62.6%)$73,380
Renter-Occupied40,334 (37.4%)$38,611
Average107,764 (100.0%)$58,233

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Wayne

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Wayne
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,305 (1.9%)2,115 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999479 (0.7%)1,549 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,294 (1.9%)3,486 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,133 (3.2%)2,412 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,959 (2.9%)2,982 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,145 (7.6%)5,840 (14.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,257 (12.2%)6,796 (16.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,980 (20.7%)7,672 (19.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,561 (15.7%)4,516 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,187 (19.6%)2,140 (5.3%)
$150,000 or more9,130 (13.5%)826 (2.1%)
Total67,430 (100.0%)40,334 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Wayne

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Wayne
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,316 (6.4%)1,224 (3.0%)
$300 to $49911,087 (16.4%)1,818 (4.5%)
$500 to $79914,107 (20.9%)10,494 (26.0%)
$800 to $9999,574 (14.2%)10,600 (26.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49918,475 (27.4%)12,466 (30.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9996,572 (9.8%)1,892 (4.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,942 (2.9%)365 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999638 (0.9%)102 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more719 (1.1%)146 (0.4%)
Total67,430 (100.0%)40,334 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fort Wayne

Housing Structures in Fort Wayne

Housing Structures in Fort Wayne
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached75,74470.3%
Single Unit, Attached3,0692.9%
2 Unit Apartments2,7742.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,8904.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,2136.7%
10 or more Apartments12,04911.2%
Mobile Home / Other2,0251.9%
Total107,764100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Wayne

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Wayne
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached63,346 (83.6%)12,398 (16.4%)
Single Unit, Attached1,769 (57.6%)1,300 (42.4%)
2 Unit Apartments324 (11.7%)2,450 (88.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments168 (3.4%)4,722 (96.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments73 (1.0%)7,140 (99.0%)
10 or more Apartments297 (2.5%)11,752 (97.5%)
Mobile Home / Other1,453 (71.8%)572 (28.2%)
Total67,430 (62.6%)40,334 (37.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Wayne

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Wayne
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room50 (0.1%)1,459 (3.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms666 (1.0%)11,019 (27.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,637 (21.7%)17,348 (43.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms28,936 (42.9%)8,381 (20.8%)
8 or more Rooms23,141 (34.3%)2,127 (5.3%)
Total67,430 (100.0%)40,334 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Wayne

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Wayne
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas56,351 (83.6%)21,287 (52.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas620 (0.9%)571 (1.4%)
Electricity9,778 (14.5%)18,177 (45.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene61 (0.1%)29 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels496 (0.7%)124 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used124 (0.2%)146 (0.4%)
Total67,430 (100.0%)40,334 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Wayne

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Wayne
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,763 (2.6%)5,791 (14.4%)
1 Vehicle19,964 (29.6%)21,439 (53.1%)
2 Vehicles28,971 (43.0%)10,204 (25.3%)
3 or more Vehicles16,732 (24.8%)2,900 (7.2%)
Total67,430 (100.0%)40,334 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fort Wayne

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fort Wayne

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units23,83743,593
Median Property Value$141,400$157,200
Median Household Income$56,742$6,773
Monthly Housing Costs$448$654
Real Estate Taxes$1,250$1,551

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Wayne

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Wayne
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,022 (12.7%)2,268 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9994,811 (20.2%)6,917 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99913,715 (57.5%)30,153 (69.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,689 (7.1%)3,721 (8.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999305 (1.3%)329 (0.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999201 (0.8%)79 (0.2%)
$1,000,000 or more94 (0.4%)126 (0.3%)
Total23,837 (100.0%)43,593 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Wayne

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Wayne
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,232 (5.2%)663 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,007 (12.6%)552 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,673 (11.2%)2,379 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,729 (15.6%)2,472 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,329 (18.2%)4,528 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,964 (12.4%)9,651 (22.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,546 (14.9%)7,597 (17.4%)
$150,000 or more2,357 (9.9%)9,641 (22.1%)
Total23,837 (100.0%)43,593 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Wayne

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Wayne
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x10,687 (44.8%)82,353 (188.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,084 (17.1%)23,528 (54.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,494 (10.5%)10,224 (23.4%)
4.0x or more6,286 (26.4%)4,631 (10.6%)
Total23,837 (100.0%)43,593 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Wayne

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Wayne
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007,888 (33.1%)149 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4995,322 (22.3%)10,121 (23.2%)
$800 to $1,4999,427 (39.6%)13,642 (31.3%)
Total23,837 (100.0%)43,593 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fort Wayne

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Wayne

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Wayne
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years20,811 (94.6%)1,184 (5.4%)
6 to 18 Years42,975 (93.9%)2,788 (6.1%)
19 to 25 Years24,638 (86.8%)3,759 (13.2%)
26 to 34 Years29,677 (84.2%)5,582 (15.8%)
35 to 44 Years27,893 (86.4%)4,382 (13.6%)
45 to 54 Years26,569 (88.6%)3,423 (11.4%)
55 to 64 Years28,383 (92.6%)2,262 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years22,157 (99.1%)198 (0.9%)
75 Years and older14,958 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total238,061 (91.0%)23,578 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Wayne

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Wayne
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born20,811 (94.6%)1,184 (5.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen42,975 (93.9%)2,788 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen24,638 (86.8%)3,759 (13.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Wayne

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Wayne
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00030,094 (87.8%)4,170 (12.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99947,477 (89.2%)5,755 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99948,458 (89.2%)5,871 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99937,171 (92.0%)3,217 (8.0%)
$100,000 and over72,915 (94.3%)4,436 (5.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Wayne

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Wayne
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,784 (49.0%)11,295 (51.3%)
6 to 18 Years18,817 (41.1%)26,277 (57.4%)
19 to 25 Years5,510 (19.4%)20,135 (70.9%)
25 to 34 Years6,865 (19.5%)23,873 (67.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,719 (20.8%)22,086 (68.4%)
45 to 54 Years5,860 (19.5%)21,799 (72.7%)
55 to 64 Years7,795 (25.4%)22,315 (72.8%)
65 to 74 Years21,360 (95.6%)11,468 (51.3%)
75 Years and over14,841 (99.2%)8,319 (55.6%)
Total98,551 (37.7%)167,567 (64.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Wayne

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Wayne
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (0.4%)54 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years2,095 (8.9%)1,216 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,951 (8.8%)3,306 (9.8%)
35 to 64 Years6,254 (13.9%)7,493 (15.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,454 (24.0%)3,110 (25.6%)
75 Years and over2,961 (50.5%)4,008 (44.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fort Wayne

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fort Wayne: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (0.1%)54 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years186 (0.8%)35 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years301 (0.9%)621 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,750 (3.9%)1,111 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,022 (10.0%)639 (5.3%)
75 Years and over1,588 (27.1%)1,459 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fort Wayne: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24 (0.3%)6 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years260 (1.1%)151 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years501 (1.5%)450 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,184 (2.6%)1,035 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years417 (4.1%)386 (3.2%)
75 Years and over509 (8.7%)736 (8.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fort Wayne: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,654 (7.0%)893 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,061 (6.2%)2,414 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,730 (6.0%)2,783 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years707 (6.9%)714 (5.9%)
75 Years and over598 (10.2%)1,130 (12.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fort Wayne: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years164 (0.7%)156 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years527 (1.6%)805 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,450 (7.6%)4,974 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,289 (12.6%)2,413 (19.9%)
75 Years and over1,706 (29.1%)2,635 (29.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fort Wayne: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years273 (1.2%)274 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years171 (0.5%)365 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years935 (2.1%)1,454 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years375 (3.7%)811 (6.7%)
75 Years and over513 (8.7%)1,069 (11.8%)

Technology Access in Fort Wayne

Computing Device Access in Fort Wayne

Computing Device Access in Fort Wayne
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop82,29376.4%
Smartphone94,23287.4%
Tablet64,79360.1%
No Computing Device6,8156.3%
Total107,764100.0%

Internet Access in Fort Wayne

Internet Access in Fort Wayne
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1900.2%
Broadband Home78,92973.2%
Cellular Data Only14,91513.8%
Satellite Internet4,3814.1%
No Internet11,86111.0%
Total107,764100.0%

Fort Wayne Summary

Fort Wayne, Indiana is the second largest city in the state and the 77th largest city in the United States. It is located in northeastern Indiana, along the banks of the Maumee River and is the county seat of Allen County. The city has a population of 253,691 as of the 2019 census, making it the second most populous city in Indiana after Indianapolis.

History

The area that is now Fort Wayne was first inhabited by the Miami tribe of Native Americans. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1790 and established a trading post. The settlement was named Fort Wayne after General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, who had led the American forces to victory in the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794.
In 1819, Fort Wayne was officially incorporated as a city. The city quickly grew and by the mid-1800s, it was a major transportation hub, with several railroads and canals connecting it to other parts of the country. The city also became a major industrial center, with several factories and mills being established in the area.
In the late 1800s, Fort Wayne became a major center for the automotive industry, with several car companies setting up shop in the city. The city also became a major center for the defense industry during World War II, with several military bases being established in the area.

Geography

Fort Wayne is located in northeastern Indiana, along the banks of the Maumee River. The city is situated in the Tipton Till Plain, a flat, low-lying area of the Midwest. The city is surrounded by several small lakes and rivers, including the St. Joseph, St. Marys, and St. Josephs rivers.
The city has a total area of 109.3 square miles, of which 107.3 square miles is land and 2.0 square miles is water. The city has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

Economy

Fort Wayne has a diversified economy, with several major industries. The city is home to several major companies, including Steel Dynamics, Lincoln Financial Group, and Do it Best Corp. The city is also home to several major healthcare providers, including Parkview Health, Lutheran Health Network, and Dupont Hospital.
The city is also home to several major educational institutions, including Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute of Technology, and the University of Saint Francis.

Demographics

As of the 2019 census, Fort Wayne had a population of 253,691. The city has a population density of 2,346 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 79.2% White, 13.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.2% Asian, and 4.8% from other races.
The median household income in Fort Wayne is $45,945, and the median family income is $54,945. The city has a poverty rate of 17.3%. The largest employers in the city are Parkview Health, Steel Dynamics, and Lincoln Financial Group.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fort Wayne?
Total Population of Fort Wayne is 264,514.
What is the Total Male Population of Fort Wayne?
Total Male Population of Fort Wayne is 129,178.
What is the Total Female Population of Fort Wayne?
Total Female Population of Fort Wayne is 135,336.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fort Wayne?
There are 95.45 Males per 100 Females in Fort Wayne.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fort Wayne?
There are 104.77 Females per 100 Males in Fort Wayne.
What is the Median Population Age in Fort Wayne?
Median Population Age in Fort Wayne is 35.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fort Wayne
Average Family Size in Fort Wayne is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fort Wayne
Average Household Size in Fort Wayne is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fort Wayne?
Per Capita income in Fort Wayne is $31,910.
What is the Median Family Income in Fort Wayne?
Median Family Income in Fort Wayne is $72,419.
What is the Median Household income in Fort Wayne?
Median Household Income in Fort Wayne is $58,233.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fort Wayne?
Income or Wage Gap in Fort Wayne is 29.8%.
Women in Fort Wayne earn 70.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fort Wayne?
Family Income Deficit in Fort Wayne is $11,088.
Families that are below poverty line in Fort Wayne earn $11,088 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Wayne?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Wayne is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fort Wayne?
There are 137,518 People in the Labor Forcein in Fort Wayne.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fort Wayne?
66.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Fort Wayne.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fort Wayne?
Unemployment Rate in Fort Wayne is 5.8%.