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Fort Wayne, IN

Founded 1794Allen CountyElev. 247 m
Population
266,235
Median home
$169,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
76
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Fort Wayne

With about 266,235 residents, Fort Wayne is one of Indiana's notable places. Fort Wayne was founded in 1794 and sits in Allen County, and is nicknamed "City Of Churches". The median age is 35 and the median household income is $60,293. Homes carry a median value of $169,700, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (63.8%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
266,235
Median age
35
Median household income
$60,293
Per-capita income
$32,884
Poverty rate
15.6%
High-school grad or higher
88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
21.4 min
Work from home
8.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White63.8%
Hispanic or Latino10.5%
Black14.4%
Asian5.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.6%
Production, transportation & material moving21.3%
Sales & office20.2%
Service16.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$169,700
Median gross rent
$959/mo
Owner-occupied
62.2%
Median year built
1971
Households
109,604
Avg. household size
2.39

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Fort Wayne has 76 public schools — 48 elementary, 15 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 16 schools
Reading41%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Carroll High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
East Allen UniversityHighGrades 9–12
eSACS Virtual SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Homestead High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
North Side High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Northrop High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
R Nelson Snider High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
South Side High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Wayne High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Blackhawk Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Carroll Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Kekionga Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lakeside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime30% below national
Fort Wayne271
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 25% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime22% above national
Fort Wayne2,375
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fort Wayne Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fort Wayne.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Allen County
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fort Wayne is in Allen County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fort Wayne was founded in 1794 and sits in Allen County, nicknamed “City Of Churches”. Elevation ~247 m.

Map of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
Where Fort Wayne is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmel
Historic places

38 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 2 National Historic Landmarks.

Allen County Courthousede Richardville, Chief Jean-Baptiste, HouseFairfield ManorCathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionEdsall, William S., HouseEmbassy Theater and Indiana HotelFort Wayne City HallJournal-Gazette Building
Notable people from Fort Wayne
Carole LombardJenna FischerDaMarcus BeasleyShelley LongBruce NaumanDick YorkDean Arnold CorllJohn Henry HollandLloy BallBrad Miller
People searches in Fort Wayne
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Nearby cities
Marion (46 mi)Goshen (49 mi)Elkhart (59 mi)Muncie (63 mi)Kokomo (67 mi)Mishawaka (67 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fort Wayne, IN (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Ryan Ray Smith, 36
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46808
AKA Travis Johnson
Luis Soto Acosta, 69
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46802
AKA Angel Perez, Luis Acosta Soto
Luis Acosta, 69
Fort Wayne · 46802
AKA Luis J Soto, Angel Perez
Charles Wayne Mcintyre, 62
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46802
AKA Andrew Anderson, C Mac
Andrew Michael Gibson, 31
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46835
AKA Drew Wilson, Andrew Wilson
Andrew Paul Smith, 40
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46818
Joshua Antonio Moore, 38
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46802
AKA Joshua Denard, Josh Denard
Joshua Moore, 38
Fort Wayne · Other County · 46806
AKA Joshua Moore, Joshua A Moore
Charles Alan Jones, 45
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46805
AKA Chuck, Charley
Joseph Williams, 66
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46816
AKA Billy Jo Williams, Billy J William
Donald Eddie Smith, 75
Fort Wayne · 46806
AKA Donald Eddie Smith
Matthew Ryan Baker, 40
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46806
AKA Matt Baker
Matthew Jacob Brown, 43
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46825
AKA Matt Brown
Jason Paul Wilson, 47
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46806
AKA Jason Paul Andersen, Jason Paul Anderson
Brian Keith Harris, 64
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46808
AKA Brian Keith Harris
Kevin Roy Jones, 62
Fort Wayne · Allen County · 46804

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fort Wayne — frequently asked

What is the population of Fort Wayne, Indiana?
Fort Wayne has a population of about 266,235, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fort Wayne?
The median home value in Fort Wayne is $169,700, and the median gross rent is $959/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fort Wayne safe? What is the crime rate?
Fort Wayne Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 271 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fort Wayne face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Allen County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, riverine flooding, strong wind.
How many schools are in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne has 76 public schools (48 elementary, 15 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fort Wayne?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Fort Wayne. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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