# Allen County, Indiana: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy

Home to Fort Wayne, Wayne Township and St. Joseph Township

Allen County sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 6 data centers in Allen County, 7% of Indiana's total. Allen County is home to Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, St. Joseph Township and Aboite Township. Construction employs 11,953, up 19.1% since 2019. Electrical contractors employ 1,170, up 35.7% since 2019 against up 34.8% statewide, at an average $84,339 a year. Employers here counted 199,464 jobs in 2025, up 4.3% from 2019.

6
data centers on the SAVRN Data Center Map, 7% of Indiana's

+35.7%
electrical contractor jobs since 2019, now 1,170

+4.3%
total jobs since 2019, now 199,464

## Cities and towns in Allen County

Allen County is home to Fort Wayne, Wayne Township, St. Joseph Township and Aboite Township.

Fort Wayne275,203 residents
Wayne Township111,761 residents
St. Joseph Township79,623 residents
Aboite Township43,968 residents
Washington Township40,340 residents
Perry Township39,325 residents
Adams Township35,669 residents
New Haven16,337 residents
Cedar Creek Township14,290 residents
Huntertown11,600 residents
Springfield Township4,745 residents
Lafayette Township4,451 residents
Eel River Township4,390 residents
Milan Township4,066 residents
Marion Township4,065 residents
Leo-Cedarville3,790 residents
Pleasant Township3,092 residents
Lake Township2,917 residents
Maumee Township2,757 residents
Jefferson Township2,140 residents
Monroe Township2,045 residents
Madison Township1,728 residents
Woodburn1,628 residents
Monroeville1,355 residents

And 4 smaller places.
- Zanesville also extends into [Wells County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/wells-county).

Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Harlan, Hoagland.

Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.

## What changed in Allen County

| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 386,107 | 402,329 | ▲ 4.2% | 3rd of 92 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 191,195 | 199,464 | ▲ 4.3% | 26th of 92 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $47,450 | $62,828 | ▲ 32.4% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 10,040 | 11,953 | ▲ 19.1% | 37th of 68 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 862 | 1,170 | ▲ 35.7% | — |
| Power line construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 147 | 154 | ▲ 4.8% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.0% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.3pts | — |

Indiana Michigan Power Co is the largest utility serving Allen County, one of 5 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 16.31¢/kWh in 2024, above the 14.63¢ median for Indiana utilities. Unemployment was 3.3% in August 2026, against 3.0% in 2019. 402,329 people live here, up 4.2% since 2020, 3rd of 92 Indiana counties by population.

## Who powers Allen County

### Utilities with service territory in Allen County

| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 422,062 | 16.31¢ | 28% |
| Northeastern Rural E M C | Cooperative | Bundled | 30,610 | 14.96¢ | 11% |
| Heartland REMC | Cooperative | Bundled | 18,013 | 14.72¢ | 26% |
| Noble County R E M C | Cooperative | Bundled | 10,986 | 13.53¢ | 10% |
| Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 3,851 | 13.96¢ | 21% |

Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.

No operating power plant is located in Allen County in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.

## The Allen County labor market

| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 199,464 | $62,828 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 11,953 | $84,511 | 1.13 |
| Electrical contractors | 1,170 | $84,339 | 0.81 |
| Power and communication line construction | 154 | $86,413 | 0.48 |

Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.

## Data centers and local rules in Allen County

6 data centers in Allen County are on the SAVRN Data Center Map: [see them by city and operator](https://savrn.com/data-center-map/indiana#p-allen-county-exact-location-not-published).

## Allen County and its neighbors

Of the 9 counties that border Allen County, Van Wert County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.

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| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | 402,329 | ▲ 4.3% | — | — | 6 | — |
| Adams County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/adams-county) | 36,650 | ▼ 5.2% | — | — | — | — |
| DeKalb County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/dekalb-county) | 44,535 | ▼ 2.8% | 12 MW | 180 MW | — | 1 |
| Defiance County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/ohio/defiance-county) OH | 38,292 | ▲ 0.3% | 454 MW | 90 MW | — | — |
| Huntington County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/huntington-county) | 37,224 | ▲ 1.7% | — | — | — | — |
| Noble County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/noble-county) | 47,937 | ▼ 10.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Paulding County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/ohio/paulding-county) OH | 18,727 | ▲ 9.0% | 634 MW | — | — | — |
| Van Wert County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/ohio/van-wert-county) OH | 29,013 | ▼ 6.3% | 903 MW | 46 MW | — | — |
| Wells County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/wells-county) | 28,883 | ▲ 4.4% | 236 MW | — | — | — |
| Whitley County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/whitley-county) | 35,046 | ▲ 8.7% | 4 MW | — | — | — |

## More of Indiana

[All Indiana countiesThe state power page and county mapOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana)[Noble County47,937 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/noble-county)[DeKalb County44,535 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/dekalb-county)[Huntington County37,224 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/huntington-county)[Adams County36,650 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/adams-county)[Whitley County35,046 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/indiana/whitley-county)

## Allen County, answered from the record

### Who provides electricity in Allen County, Indiana?

5 utilities have service territory in Allen County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Indiana Michigan Power Co, Northeastern Rural E M C, Heartland REMC, Noble County R E M C. The largest, Indiana Michigan Power Co, charged residential customers 16.31¢/kWh on average in 2024.

### What county is Fort Wayne, IN in?

Fort Wayne is in Allen County, Indiana. About 275,203 people live there (2025 Census estimate).

### What county is Wayne Township, IN in?

Wayne Township is in Allen County, Indiana. About 111,761 people live there (2025 Census estimate).

### What county is St. Joseph Township, IN in?

St. Joseph Township is in Allen County, Indiana. About 79,623 people live there (2025 Census estimate).

### Are there data centers in Allen County?

Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 6 data centers in Allen County.

### Is Allen County adding jobs?

Employers counted 199,464 jobs in 2025 against 191,195 in 2019 (+4.3%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 10,040 to 11,953.

### Does Allen County have a data center moratorium?

No county-level measure is on record for Allen County. Indiana has 40 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.

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