Economy & Jobs — Fort Wayne, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,422 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,884 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 137,435 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19.3% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 309 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 261 |
| Real Estate Offices | 211 |
| Insurance Agencies | 203 |
| Physician Offices | 171 |
| Dental Offices | 129 |
| Gas Stations | 128 |
| Beauty Salons | 116 |
| Auto Repair | 112 |
| Law Offices | 109 |
| Coffee Shops | 77 |
| Child Day Care | 76 |
| Commercial Banks | 72 |
| Hotels Motels | 61 |
| Chiropractors | 55 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
