Wabash County
Recent News About Wabash County
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Wabash County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 25.8% of income in Wabash County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Wabash County ranks 37th in Illinois for reliance on government transfers for 25.8% of income in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 25.8% of income in Wabash County—ranking it 37th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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FOIA request sent to Wabash County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Wabash County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Wabash County since 1970
Since 1970, Wabash County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 1.9%.
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Wabash County ranks 29th in Illinois for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
In 2022, residents of Wabash County received an average of $13,470 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th highest in Illinois.
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GWC gift checks the gift that keeps on giving
Grow Wabash County is eager to ensure everyone has a happy holiday season this year! One fantastic way to promote shopping local this holiday season is by purchasing Grow Wabash County gift checks which can be used at almost 300 local businesses and organizations in and around Wabash County.
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Census Bureau reports Wabash County population was 11,546 in 2019
Wabash County had a population of 11,546 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SE Illinois News.
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Census Bureau reports Wabash County population was 11,390 in 2020
Wabash County had a population of 11,390 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SE Illinois News.
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Wabash county population increases by 5 people between 2017 and 2018
Wabash county population increased by 5 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Wabash county population increases by 5 people between 2017 and 2018
Wabash county population increased by 5 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Wabash County ranked 85th in Illinois for resident earnings in 2019
Wabash County ranked 85th among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Wabash County ranked 79th in Illinois for resident earnings in 2018
Wabash County ranked 79th among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Wabash County convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Wabash County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Wabash County convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Wabash County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Wabash County convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Wabash County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Wabash County?
There were three offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Wabash County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.
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Q4 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Wabash County?
There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Wabash County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.
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Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Wabash County?
There were nine offenders released on parole during the third quarter that live in Wabash County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.
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Q2 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Wabash County?
There were seven offenders released on parole during the second quarter that live in Wabash County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.
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Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Wabash County?
There were four offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Wabash County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.