Hoosiers by the Numbers
EGR 3 consists of Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties.
Economic Growth Region 3 Analysis
EGR 3 is in northeast Indiana on the borders of Ohio and Michigan.
The region is home to many rivers and lakes, such as the mighty Wabash, Maumee, St. Joseph and St. Mary’s rivers. Numerous lakes traverse through LaGrange, Noble, and Steuben counties. Wabash and Huntington counties are also home of the Salamonie River State Forest.
EGR 3’s population center is Fort Wayne, the second-most populous city in Indiana. The region’s industry base is centered on manufacturing and health care. The Parkview and Lutheran hospital networks have a foothold in each county in the region. The health care industry is supported by medical device manufacturing in Allen and Whitley counties.
Entertainment and education are significant in the region. Fort Wayne is home to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, where the Mad Ants (the Pacers G-League affiliate) and the Komets (a minor league hockey team) call home. The region’s educational institutions include Trine University, Taylor University, Purdue–Fort Wayne, Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University, University of St. Francis, and Manchester University. The region’s top employers include the Parkview and Lutheran hospital systems, L3Harris and GM Fort Wayne.
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Top 10 Occupation Groups by Growth
(2022-2032 long-term projections)
- Healthcare support occupations
- Computer and mathematical occupations
- Architecture and engineering occupations
- Legal occupations
- Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
- Community and social services occupations
- Life, physical, and social science occupations
- Personal care and service occupations
- Business and financial operations occupations
- Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
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Top 10 Industry Sectors
(Based on 2023 annual average employment)
- Manufacturing
- Health Care and Social Services
- Retail Trade
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Educational Services
- Transportation & Warehousing
- Construction
- Admin, Support, Waste Management
- Wholesale Trade
- Finance and Insurance
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
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Major Employers (Based on number of employees)
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EGR 3
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- Parkview Regional Medical Center
- Lutheran Hospital
- Lincoln Financial
- Sweetwater Sound Inc.
- GE Power Conversion
- L3Harris
- BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing
- General Motors Marion Metal
- Raytheon Co.
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Note: The list of regional employers on this page was updated September 2024 to include local insights.
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Major Educational Institutions
Name |
Type |
City |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Four-year | Fort Wayne |
| Ivy Tech - Northeast | Two-year | Fort Wayne |
| Concordia Theological Seminary | Independent | Fort Wayne |
| Huntington University | Independent | Huntington |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | Independent | Fort Wayne |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Independent | Marion |
| Manchester University | Independent | North Manchester |
| Taylor University | Independent | Upland |
| Trine University | Independent | Angola |
| University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne | Independent | Fort Wayne |
Source: Indiana Commission for Higher Education
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Largest Cities and Towns in Economic Growth Region 3
| Name | Population in 2023 | Percent of region | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | 269,994 | 34.0% | Allen |
| Marion | 28,105 | 3.5% | Grant |
| Huntington | 16,992 | 2.1% | Huntington |
| New Haven | 15,974 | 2.0% | Allen |
| Auburn | 13,888 | 1.7% | DeKalb |
| Huntertown | 11,316 | 1.4% | Allen |
| Bluffton | 10,467 | 1.3% | Wells |
| Wabash | 10,269 | 1.3% | Wabash |
| Kendallville | 10,239 | 1.3% | Noble |
| Columbia City | 10,126 | 1.3% | Whitley |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates
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