Population Forecast
5 year Forecast - 0.9%
The current population of the Fort Wayne, IN Market is 887,388 as of the January 2026 PopStats estimate. PopStat’s Trend models indicate a 5 year population change of 0.9%, resulting in a Population of 895,767 by January 2031. This percentage change in Population ranks 126th across STI Markets. The Fort Wayne, IN Market currently ranks 105th in overall population, and will rank 106th by January 2031.
High and Low Range - -0.8% to 7%
While the summation of mid range 5 year forecasts foresee a change in Population of 0.9% for Fort Wayne, IN Market. The forecast high ranges of these forecasts leaves open the possibility for a Population change as high as 7% at 949,422. Similarly a population change as low as -0.8% at 880,641 is not without possibility.
Figure 73: Population Trend and Forecast
10 year Projections - 2%
By January 2036 we project the Population of the Fort Wayne, IN Market to be 905,043 resulting in a change of 2% compared to the current Population. This projected percentage change in Population ranks 126th across STI Markets. The Fort Wayne, IN Market currently ranks 105th in overall population, and will rank 108th by January 2036.
