Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne: The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area.
About
Fort Wayne is a city located in the county of Allen in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 253,691 and a population density of 884 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 272,398 inhabitants.
The city was created 232 years ago in 1793.
Fort Wayne is a city in northeastern Indiana with a population of around 270,000 residents, making it the second largest city in the state after Indianapolis.
History and Origins
Fort Wayne was established as a frontier military fort in 1794. It grew into an industrial and transportation hub in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Key historical facts:
- Named after General Anthony Wayne who built the original fort
- Became a major railroad junction connecting key routes
- manufacturing, especially automotive, drove growth in the early 1900s
- City developed through mergers and annexations of surrounding areas
Economy and Major Industries
Fort Wayne has diversified into a modern economy, with major sectors in manufacturing, healthcare, defense contracting, transportation, and distribution.
Major companies headquartered in Fort Wayne:
- Lincoln Financial Group (insurance)
- Steel Dynamics (steel manufacturing)
- Franklin Electric (water and fuel systems)
- Raytheon Technologies (defense and aerospace)
The city serves as a regional medical hub and is also home to Division I sports teams.
Attractions and Things to Do
Popular attractions and activities include:
- The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
- Botanical conservatory and gardens
- Museums like the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
- Performance venues like the Embassy Theatre and Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
- Professional sports teams including the Komets (hockey) and TinCaps (baseball)
Fort Wayne offers a mix of history, culture, architecture, sports, and family-friendly attractions throughout the city.
Quick Facts about Fort Wayne
| Population | 272,398 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Allen County |
| Postal code | 46825, 46850–46869, 46819, 46814–46816, 46818, 46885, 46845, 46801–46809, 46835, 46895–46899 |
| Phone Area Codes | 260 |
| Area | 287.04 km2 |
| Official name | Fort Wayne |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1306,-85.1289 |
| Altitude | 810 feet / 247 meters |
| Capital city | Fort Wayne is capital of Allen County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1794 (232 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 15:07:35 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 949 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Wayne is located at 41°7'50"N 85°7'44"W (41.1306000, -85.1288600).
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Weather
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Demographics
The population of Fort Wayne increased by 6.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 253,691 | - | census |
| 2011 | 256,293 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 257,626 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 259,333 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 260,570 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 262,109 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 263,513 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 265,128 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 267,460 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 270,402 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 272,398 | 0.73% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,125 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,548 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,582 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,558 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 85.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 17.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 313 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $113,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,179 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $574 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $547 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,229 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,506 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 89,726 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 39,810 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,315 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,814 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,590 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 432 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 184 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 186 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 292 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 341 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 754.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.37 |
Best Things to Do in Fort Wayne
1Kreager Park
7225 N River Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815, United States View details
Phone: +12604276000 | Website available
2Fort Wayne Museum of Art
311 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, United States View details
Phone: +12604226467 | Website available
3Historic Old Fort
1201 Spy Run Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, United States View details
Phone: +12604276000 | Website available
4History Center
302 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, United States View details
Phone: +12604262882 | Website available
5Hanson Quarry Observation Deck
4529 Sand Point Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809, United States View details
Phone: +12604789992
Services and Civic Places in Fort Wayne
1City of Fort Wayne
200 E Berry St #470, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 View details
Phone: +12604278311 | Website available
2city hall
Fort Wayne Old City Hall Bldg, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 View details
3Fort Wayne City Council
200 E Berry St #120, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 View details
Phone: +12604271445 | Website available
4Fort Wayne City Clerk
200 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 View details
Phone: +12604271221 | Website available
5Usda Service Center
3718 New Vision Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, United States View details
Phone: +12604845848 | Website available
People born in Fort Wayne (198)
People born in Fort Wayne, including US university professor ,scientist John Henry Holland, politician Andrew H. Hamilton, artist Bruce Nauman, .
More notable people
- Carole Lombard (American actress) she was born in 06/10/1908
- Shelley Long (American actress and comedian) she was born in 23/08/1949
- Jenna Fischer (American actress) she was born in 07/03/1974
- Alice Hamilton (American physician and toxicologist) she was born in 27/02/1869
- DaMarcus Beasley (American soccer player) he was born in 24/05/1982
- Harold Masursky (American geologist and astronomer) he was born in 23/12/1922
- Carl Clarence Kiess (astronomer) he was born in 18/10/1887
- David C. Turnley (American photographer) he was born in 22/06/1955
- Brad Miller (American basketball player) he was born in 12/04/1976
- Craig Strete (American writer) he was born in 06/05/1950
- The Ready Set (american electropop singer-songwrite) he was born in 14/11/1989
- Dale Purinton (American-born Canadian ice hockey player) he was born in 11/10/1976
- Angie Akers (volleyball player) she was born in 30/06/1976
- Marion Donovan (American woman inventor) she was born in 15/10/1917
- Paul Frank Baer (American flying ace) he was born in 05/01/1896
- Robert Rusler (American actor) he was born in 20/09/1965
- Dick York (American radio, stage, film, and television actor (1928-1992)) he was born in 04/09/1928
- Arthur Ruoff (American chemist) he was born in 17/09/1930
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Wayne, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437857 | Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46825-5444 |
| 150288 | Concordia Theological Seminary | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46825-4996 |
| 151102 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46805-1499 |
| 456506 | Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46805 |
| 414878 | Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46825 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Wayne, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTI | Waterloo | Lincoln and Center Street | RAIL |
| BYN | Bryan | Page and Lynn Street | RAIL |
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Wayne.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Post Office | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46805 |
| Centennial Post Office | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46808 |
| Northwood Post Office | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46815 |
| Saint Marys Station Post Office | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46808 |
| Fort Wayn Post Office | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46802 |
Other cities in Allen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allen County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aboite | 90,543 | Township in Allen County, Indiana |
| Westchester | 21,245 | Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana |
| New Haven | 15,966 | City in Indiana |
| Huntertown | 6,874 | Town in Allen County, Indiana, United States |
| Leo-Cedarville | 3,882 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Woodburn | 1,655 | City in Indiana, USA |
| Monroeville | 1,360 | City in Allen County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Grabill | 1,164 | City in Allen County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Allen | 666 | Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States |
| Zanesville | 617 | Town in Allen and Wells counties, Indiana |
| Indian Village | 134 | City in St. |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Wayne distances to largest Indiana cities