Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN

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2020 Population

135,457

0.56% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

34.7

2.06% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

19.6%

3.61% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,500

5.33% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$103,400

8.61% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

61,825

2.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN had a population of 135k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $46,500. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN grew from 134,703 to 135,457, a 0.56% increase and its median household income grew from $44,148 to $46,500, a 5.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.3%), White (Hispanic) (7.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.7%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%).

13.4% of the households in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allen County (Central)--Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN are University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (738 degrees awarded in 2021), Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies (580 degrees), and Indiana Institute of Technology (559 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was $103,400, and the homeownership rate was 57.3%.

Most people in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was 2 cars per household.

Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN borders Fort Wayne City (North) PUMA, IN and Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN.

United States Indiana

Population & Diversity

Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN is home to a population of 135k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.45% of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN residents were born outside of the country (10.1k people).

In 2020, there were 3.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.5k people) in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN are Spanish (11,375 households), Other Languages of Asia (2,540 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (394 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,657

Women

50.6%

66,917

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 135,574 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

94.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.2% of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.5k ± 1.48k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.4k ± 1.25k
White (Hispanic)
10.6k ± 1.09k

12.7%

Hispanic Population

17.3k people

12.7% of the people in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN are hispanic (17.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,565 ± 1,446 people
Myanmar
1,526 ± 954 people
Guatemala
767 ± 678 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 3,565 Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN residents, followed by Myanmar with 1,526 and Guatemala with 767.

Foreign-Born Population

7.45%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.1k people

8.09%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

As of 2020, 7.45% of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN residents (10.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was 8.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,375 households (9.06%)
Other Languages of Asia
2,540 households (2.02%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
394 households (0.314%)

13.4% of the households in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was Spanish. 9.06% of the households in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,296 ± 304
Gulf War (2001-)
1,022 ± 224
Gulf War (1990s)
930 ± 178

Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN employs 61.8k people. The largest industries in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN are Restaurants & Food Services (5,030 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,458 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,370 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($245,002), Insurance carriers ($83,210), and Rail transportation ($80,647).

Males in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,121. The income inequality in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,421

Women

49.2%

31,404

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN in 2020 was 61,825 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN.

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Occupations

61.8k

2020 Value

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 2.06%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 60.6k employees to 61.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN, are Customer service representatives (1,895 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,883 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,441 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.8k

2020 Value

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 2.06%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 60.6k employees to 61.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,030 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,458 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,370 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN, though some of these residents may live in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,959

Median earning men ± $1,537

$27,411

Median earning women ± $1,035

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,500), Public Administration ($58,192), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,758).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,745), Public Administration ($40,694), and Construction ($37,361).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN awarded 1,877 degrees. The student population of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,368 male students and 9,152 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN are White (1,218 and 69.1%), followed by Black or African American (280 and 15.9%), Unknown (94 and 5.33%), and Hispanic or Latino (87 and 4.93%).

The largest universities in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN by number of degrees awarded are University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (738 and 39.3%), Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies (580 and 30.9%), and Indiana Institute of Technology (559 and 29.8%).

The most popular majors in Allen County (Central)--Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN are General Business Administration & Management (385 and 20.5%), Registered Nursing (161 and 8.58%), and General Business (119 and 6.34%).

The median tuition cost in Allen County (Central)--Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN for private four year colleges is $28,356.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,520 (41% men and 59% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,520 students enrolled in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,984 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
245 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
89 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
48 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Allen County (Central)--Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was General Business Administration & Management with 245 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Allen County (Central)--Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
738 degrees awarded
Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies
580 degrees awarded
Indiana Institute of Technology
559 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne with 738 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 726 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN, which is 0.631 times less than the 1,151 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,218 degrees mean that there were 4.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 280 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,356) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($822) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.42% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (31.4k), Some college (22.8k), and Primary Education (16.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was $103,400 in 2020, which is 0.45 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $95,200 to $103,400, a 8.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN is 57.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN is $46,500. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was Carmel City & Fishers Town (West) PUMA, IN with a value of $103,803, followed by Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN and Boone & Hamilton (Northwest) Counties PUMA, IN, with respective values of $100,373 and $87,888.

Housing

Property

$103,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,958

$31,904

Median Property Taxes

±$1,286

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.3%

Homeownership

2020

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 57.3% of the housing units in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was Carmel City & Fishers Town (West) PUMA, IN with a value of $103,803, followed by Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN and Boone & Hamilton (Northwest) Counties PUMA, IN, with respective values of $100,373 and $87,888.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,500

Median Household Income

± $1,431

55.7k

Number of Households

± 1,775

In 2020, the median household income of the 55.7k households in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN grew to $46,500 from the previous year's value of $44,148.

The following chart displays the households in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.411

2020 Wage GINI in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN

0.423

2019 Wage GINI in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN

In 2020, the income inequality in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.84% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (4.98%)

In 2020, 80.4% of workers in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (4.98%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN (26.1k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.1% of the population of Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN has health coverage, with 44.4% on employee plans, 24.2% on Medicaid, 9.6% on Medicare, 8.73% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1495 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1719 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 558 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

1,495 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,495 patients per year. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Indiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

44.4%

Employer Coverage

24.2%

Medicaid

9.6%

Medicare

8.73%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN declined by 27.8% from 16.5% to 11.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fort Wayne City (South) PUMA, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.