Population
|
Census Year |
Allen County |
Fort Wayne MSA |
|
2008 |
350,523 |
411,154 |
|
2005 |
344,006 |
404,182 |
|
2000 |
331,849 |
391,138 |
|
1990 |
3000,836 |
354,435 |
|
1980 |
294,335 |
354,156 |
|
1970 |
280,455 |
334,687 |
|
1960 |
232,196 |
281,421 |
|
1950 |
183,722 |
228,573 |
Source: STATS INDIANA
Strategic Location
Outstanding among Allen County's numerous advantages is its ideal location in the heart of the Midwest. Located in northeast Indiana, Allen County covers 657.2 square miles and has an elevation of 790 feet above sea level. The county seat, Fort Wayne, covers 107.6 square miles.
Occupational Employment & Wage Estimates, Fort Wayne CSA
| Occupation |
Number of Employees |
Average Annual Salary |
| Total |
213,540 |
$38,250 |
|
Life, Physical & Social Science |
760 |
$48,690 |
|
Legal Occupation |
870 |
$68,140 |
|
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media |
2,740 |
$35,270 |
|
Community & Social Services |
3,170 |
$35,030 |
|
Architecture and Engineering |
3,650 |
$61,250 |
|
Protective Services |
3,860 |
$31,960 |
|
Personal Care & Service |
4,150 |
$22,760 |
|
Computer Science and Mathematical |
4,710 |
$65,260 |
|
Building & Grounds Maintenance |
6,060 |
$22,960 |
|
Business & Financial Operations |
7,100 |
$55,600 |
|
Management |
7,960 |
$89,850 |
|
Construction & Extraction |
9,470 |
$42,150 |
|
Installation, Maintenance & Repair |
9,600 |
$38,900 |
|
Education, Training & Library |
11,080 |
$42,780 |
|
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical |
12,730 |
$59,660 |
|
Food Preparations & Serving Related |
18,170 |
$17,280 |
|
Transportation & Material Moving |
18,490 |
$31,570 |
| Sales & Related |
21,490 |
$33,400 |
|
Production |
26,950 |
$32,970 |
| Office & Administrative Support |
34,440 |
$29,200 |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2008 data
Size: 12,000-foot runway
Daily Flights: 20 nonstop flights to Chicago, Detroit, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg,
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Myrtle Beach
Carriers: Allegiant, American, Delta, United
Bus lines
Greyhound
Excursions
Land Cruise
and others
Rail
Amtrak (stations 30 miles)
CSX
Norfolk Southern
RailAmerica
Highways
Interstate 69 & 469
US 24, 27, 30, 33
Indiana 1, 3, 14, 37, 101, 930, 205
Local Transit
CitiLink Bus
Climate
Temperatures in Allen County are fairly moderate. The region receives approximately 65 inches of annual rainfall. The area averages approximately 47 total inches of snow per winter season.
Average Annual High = 60F
Average Annual Low = 40F
Typical July Daily Temperature Range = 63-84F
Typical January daily Temperature Range = 19-34F
Top Employers In Allen County
The Community Research Institute (CRI) maintains a list of the major employers in Allen County. The list is available alphabetically, by NAICS code, and by number of employees. For more information, you can reach CRI at 260.481.6798.
|
1 |
4,201 |
Fort Wayne Community Schools |
|
2 |
3,756 |
Lutheran Health Network |
|
3 |
3,191 |
Parkview Health Systems |
|
4 |
2,484 |
General Motors Truck Group |
|
5 |
2,073 |
Allen County Government |
|
6 |
2,003 |
City of Fort Wayne |
|
7 |
1,900 |
ITT Corp. |
|
8 |
1,750 |
Lincoln Financial Group |
|
9 |
1,406 |
Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Manufacturing |
|
10 |
1,307 |
East Allen County Schools |
Source; Indian University-Purdue University, Community Research Institute, December 2009