Township · Indiana
Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County, township, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County had 66,098 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 64,157 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 65,256 (±82). GEOID 1815779352.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
66,098
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 64,157 · ACS 2020-2024: 65,256 ±82
Median household income
$41,054
±$4,739 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$321,500
±$11,888 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,214
±$52 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County and what county is it in?
Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County is a township in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It covers 48.4 square miles of land, 1,327 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County): West Lafayette (city, 44,595 in 2020).
Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County is in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 66,098 people lived in Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 64,157 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 65,256 (±82).
| Measure | Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County | Tippecanoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 65,256±82 | 189,071 | −3,207 |
| Households | 23,508±747 | 75,808 | +2,364 |
| Average household size | 2.14±0.06 | 2.28 | −0.37 |
| Housing units | 25,694±669 | 80,647 | +2,252 |
Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County's population since 2000
From 51,261 in 2000 to 66,098 in 2025: up 28.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County 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 Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County?
The median resident of Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County is 21.9 years old; 11.6% are under 18 and 8.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.3%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 18.3%. 18.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County | Tippecanoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21.9±0.2 | 28.8 | −0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 11.6%±0.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.7%±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Male | 54.5%±1.2 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4%±1.1 pts | 10.3% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.3%±1.6 pts | 71.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 18.3%±1.0 pts | 8.0% | −1.9 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.9%±1.1 pts | 12.3% | −3.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.9%±1.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 8.2%±0.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | −2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2%±1.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.1%±2.6 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 37.7%±2.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 59.5%±2.1 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 10.4%±1.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
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 Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County earn?
Half of Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County's 23,508 households earn less than $41,054 a year (±$4,739), against $60,636 in Tippecanoe County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,708 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $10,654 after inflation. 33.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County | Tippecanoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,054±$4,739 | $60,636 | −$10,654 |
| Mean household income | $77,735±$4,751 | $83,483 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,153±$1,550 | $33,313 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 33.4%±2.5 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.2%±3.6 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5%±0.6 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±2.0 pts | 91.3% | – |
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 Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County?
Owners occupy 36.1% of Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County's occupied homes and renters 63.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $321,500 by its owner (±$11,888). The median renter pays $1,214 a month including utilities, and 60.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County | Tippecanoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $321,500±$11,888 | $239,300 | +$75,484 |
| Median gross rent | $1,214±$52 | $1,124 | +$87 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.7%±4.3 pts | 47.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,608±$104 | $1,375 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 36.1%±2.2 pts | 53.4% | −3.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 63.9%±2.2 pts | 46.6% | – |
| Housing units | 25,694±669 | 80,647 | +2,252 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0%±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 37.4%±2.0 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9%±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.0%±2.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±1.2 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.4%±2.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
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 Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County work and get to work?
56.2% of Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County's workers drive alone and 15.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County | Tippecanoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.8%±1.5 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±0.9 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 56.2%±2.8 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 14.8%±1.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.3%±1.9 pts | 11.1% | +11.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.3 min±0.6 | 17.9 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 Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County?
14 census tracts lie mostly in Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $12,644 (Tract 55) to $121,357 (Tract 102.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104Tippecanoe County | 8,248 | not published |
| Tract 112Tippecanoe County | 6,541 | $14,890 |
| Tract 102.06Tippecanoe County | 6,393 | $39,853 |
| Tract 51.02Tippecanoe County | 5,735 | $109,531 |
| Tract 102.08Tippecanoe County | 5,630 | $42,781 |
| Tract 55Tippecanoe County | 5,462 | $12,644 |
| Tract 102.05Tippecanoe County | 5,088 | $86,522 |
| Tract 52Tippecanoe County | 4,841 | $83,297 |
| Tract 102.09Tippecanoe County | 3,528 | $64,674 |
| Tract 54.01Tippecanoe County | 3,403 | $21,262 |
| Tract 51.01Tippecanoe County | 2,903 | $62,321 |
| Tract 102.07Tippecanoe County | 4,286 | $121,357 |
Every census tract in Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County, with its figures
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 Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County) · Census block assignment files
How does Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County is the 95th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 22nd-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County ranks 1,061st 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 | 22nd | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 230th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 234th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 1,061st | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 936th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 81st | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 121st | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 10th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 1,078th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,083rd | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 87th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 1,071st | 1,088 |
Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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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 Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County?
3 of the 57 figures for Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County 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
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