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Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, city, in Allen County, Indiana. Fort Wayne had 275,203 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 263,886 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 268,589 (±295). GEOID 1825000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
275,203
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 263,886 · ACS 2020-2024: 268,589 ±295
Median household income
$61,422
±$1,204 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$188,900
±$3,394 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$999
±$17 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Fort Wayne and what county is it in?
Fort Wayne is a city in Allen County, Indiana. It covers 111.8 square miles of land, 2,361 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fort Wayne is in the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Fort Wayne lies mostly within Wayne Township (Allen County) and reaches into St. Joseph Township, Washington Township (Allen County), Aboite Township, Adams Township (Allen County) and Perry Township (Allen County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fort Wayne, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 275,203 people lived in Fort Wayne on July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 263,886 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 268,589 (±295).
| Measure | Fort Wayne | Allen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 268,589 ±295 | 392,378 | +2,837 |
| Households | 110,929 ±910 | 156,570 | +4,256 |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.02 | 2.47 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 118,657 ±833 | 166,285 | +1,291 |
Fort Wayne's population since 2000
From 205,727 in 2000 to 275,203 in 2025: up 33.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fort Wayne as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fort Wayne?
The median resident of Fort Wayne is 35.0 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.0%. 9.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fort Wayne | Allen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 ±0.4 | 36.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±0.4 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2% ±0.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±0.3 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±0.4 pts | 9.0% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.2% ±0.7 pts | 69.8% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.0% ±0.5 pts | 10.5% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±0.3 pts | 5.3% | +1.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.0% ±0.5 pts | 7.8% | +0.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.4% ±0.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±0.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±0.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4% ±0.8 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±0.6 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.0% ±0.9 pts | 31.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2% ±0.6 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.6% ±0.9 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fort Wayne earn?
Half of Fort Wayne's 110,929 households earn less than $61,422 a year (±$1,204), against $70,737 in Allen County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $60,810 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fort Wayne | Allen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,422 ±$1,204 | $70,737 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,609 ±$1,971 | $93,579 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,812 ±$876 | $37,766 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0% ±1.0 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.8% ±2.2 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7% ±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% ±0.6 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6% ±0.8 pts | 91.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fort Wayne?
Owners occupy 61.9% of Fort Wayne's occupied homes and renters 38.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,900 by its owner (±$3,394). The median renter pays $999 a month including utilities, and 37.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fort Wayne | Allen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,900 ±$3,394 | $214,900 | +$47,247 |
| Median gross rent | $999 ±$17 | $1,021 | +$59 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.6% ±2.2 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,240 ±$16 | $1,346 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.9% ±1.0 pts | 68.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.1% ±1.0 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 118,657 ±833 | 166,285 | +1,291 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9% ±1.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.2% ±0.8 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±0.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.1% ±0.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.8% ±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Fort Wayne work and get to work?
76.8% of Fort Wayne's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Fort Wayne | Allen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8% ±0.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.8% ±1.2 pts | 77.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5% ±0.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0% ±0.8 pts | 9.2% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min ±0.4 | 21.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fort Wayne?
72 census tracts lie mostly in Fort Wayne, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $24,888 (Tract 35) to $119,753 (Tract 103.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 116.03Allen County | 6,659 | $105,697 |
| Tract 36Allen County | 6,566 | $43,030 |
| Tract 41.03Allen County | 6,300 | $58,828 |
| Tract 113.02Allen County | 5,997 | $50,481 |
| Tract 108.03Allen County | 5,871 | $73,780 |
| Tract 108.11Allen County | 5,808 | $72,871 |
| Tract 107.07Allen County | 5,773 | $77,761 |
| Tract 108.21Allen County | 5,579 | $61,466 |
| Tract 23Allen County | 5,558 | $47,034 |
| Tract 32Allen County | 5,332 | $69,821 |
| Tract 116.06Allen County | 5,096 | $91,756 |
| Tract 107.05Allen County | 4,968 | $79,063 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fort Wayne) · Census block assignment files
How does Fort Wayne compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fort Wayne is the 82nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Fort Wayne ranks 765th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2nd | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 145th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 765th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 618th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 546th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 294th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 186th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 237th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 902nd | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 980th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 292nd | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 825th | 1,088 |
Fort Wayne's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Fort Wayne with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fort Wayne?
2 of the 57 figures for Fort Wayne on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fort Wayne are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fort Wayne.