Wabash County, Illinois is located in the southeastern part of the state and has a population of 11,841 according to the 2019 United States Census. The median household income in Wabash County is $44,944, which is slightly lower than the national median of $61,937. The poverty rate in Wabash County is 16.2%, which is higher than the national average of 11.8%.
The majority of the population in Wabash County is White (87.3%), followed by Black or African American (7.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). The median age of the population is 43.7 years, which is slightly higher than the national median of 38.2 years.
The educational attainment in Wabash County is lower than the national average. The percentage of adults over 25 with a bachelor's degree or higher is 16.2%, which is lower than the national average of 33.5%. The percentage of adults over 25 with a high school diploma or higher is 81.1%, which is lower than the national average of 87.3%.
The real estate market in Wabash County is relatively affordable. The median home value is $90,200, which is lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent is $621, which is lower than the national median of $949. The median price per square foot is $67, which is lower than the national median of $123.
Overall, Wabash County is a rural area with a lower median household income and educational attainment than the national average. The real estate market is relatively affordable, with lower median home values, rents, and prices per square foot than the national averages.