Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne: The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. It is located on the St. Marys River in northeastern Indiana. Fort Wayne is known for its manufacturing industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.
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 230 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 |
| Altitude : | 810 feet / 247 meters |
| Capital city : | Fort Wayne is capital of Allen County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1794 (230 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 04:10:07 (23rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 949 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fort Wayne is located at 41°7'50"N 85°7'44"W (41.1306000, -85.1288600).
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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
1 Kreager Park
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2 Fort Wayne Museum of Art
311 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Historic Old Fort
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4 History Center
302 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Hanson Quarry Observation Deck
4529 Sand Point Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Fort Wayne
1 City of Fort Wayne
200 E Berry St #470, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 ➦ Show Map
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2 city hall
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3 Fort Wayne City Council
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4 Usda Service Center
3718 New Vision Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Fort Wayne City Clerk
200 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Fort Wayne
College & universities near Fort Wayne, IN
| 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 |
| 456506 | Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46805 |
| 151102 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46805-1499 |
| 414878 | Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46825 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Wayne, IN
| 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 |
Post offices near 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
