Township · Indiana
Wabash Township, Parke County, Indiana
Wabash Township, Parke County, township, in Parke County, Indiana. Wabash Township, Parke County had 793 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 768 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 991 (±346). GEOID 1812179334.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
793
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 768 · ACS 2020-2024: 991 ±346
Median household income
$75,953
±$2,074 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$108,700
±$30,683 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$589
±$212 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Wabash Township, Parke County and what county is it in?
Wabash Township, Parke County is a township in Parke County, Indiana. It covers 27.5 square miles of land, 28 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Wabash Township (Parke County): Mecca (town, 263 in 2020). Part of Montezuma (town) also lies in it.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wabash Township, Parke County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 793 people lived in Wabash Township, Parke County on July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 768 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 991 (±346).
| Measure | Wabash Township, Parke County | Parke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 991±346 | 16,406 | no clear change |
| Households | 381±119 | 6,147 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.51 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 462±123 | 7,657 | no clear change |
Wabash Township, Parke County's population since 2000
From 839 in 2000 to 793 in 2025: down 5.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wabash Township, Parke 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, Parke County?
The median resident of Wabash Township, Parke County is 29.6 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.0%.
| Measure | Wabash Township, Parke County | Parke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6±11.2 | 41.6 | −18.9 |
| Under 18 years | 25.5%±8.1 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.8%±7.0 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 45.2%±7.2 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.5%±4.1 pts | 94.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±4.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2%±3.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1%±5.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3%±6.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7%±6.7 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.2%±10.2 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.1%±1.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.1%±4.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±2.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
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, Parke County earn?
Half of Wabash Township, Parke County's 381 households earn less than $75,953 a year (±$2,074), against $68,485 in Parke County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,074 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $20,879 after inflation. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wabash Township, Parke County | Parke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,953±$2,074 | $68,485 | +$20,879 |
| Mean household income | $82,797±$16,386 | $81,742 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,682±$10,300 | $32,228 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.2%±10.3 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.1%±22.5 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.4%±15.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.6%±15.5 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5%±15.9 pts | 79.3% | – |
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, Parke County?
Owners occupy 74.8% of Wabash Township, Parke County's occupied homes and renters 25.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $108,700 by its owner (±$30,683). The median renter pays $589 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Wabash Township, Parke County | Parke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $108,700±$30,683 | $151,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $589±$212 | $704 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.3%±23.1 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,311±$129 | $1,129 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.8%±16.4 pts | 82.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.2%±16.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Housing units | 462±123 | 7,657 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±31.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.0%±9.8 pts | 78.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.4%±9.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±1.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 58.7%±14.5 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4%±2.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
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, Parke County work and get to work?
63.9% of Wabash Township, Parke County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 31.8 minutes.
| Measure | Wabash Township, Parke County | Parke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2%±8.1 pts | 51.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±3.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.9%±16.2 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 22.1%±13.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±8.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.3%±12.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.8 min±7.0 | 30.4 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, Parke County?
No census tract lies mostly in Wabash Township, Parke County; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 302Parke County | 3,138 | $58,889 |
| Tract 303Parke County | 4,834 | $63,707 |
| Tract 304.02Parke County | 2,045 | $68,542 |
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, Parke County) · Census block assignment files
How does Wabash Township, Parke County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wabash Township, Parke County is the 8,545th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 827th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Wabash Township, Parke County is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 827th | 1,001 |
Wabash Township, Parke 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, Parke County?
24 of the 57 figures for Wabash Township, Parke 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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