Visitor Demographics & Spending Behavior
Major Metros within 200 Miles
Fort Wayne and Allen County are within a 200-mile radius of several major Midwestern metropolitan areas. This prime location helps drive a vibrant tourism industry, drawing a diverse array of visitors from across the region.
- 8.8M+ Annual Visitors
- $995M+ Visitor Spending
Traveler Segments
- Sightseeing: 28%
- Family: 25%
- History: 22%
- Attractions: 16%
- Nightlife: 9%
60% of visitors are female
48% of visitors have children in the household
Top Five Visitor Points of Interest (2023)
- Food: 24.1%
- Attractions: 13.2%
- Retail: 11.6%
- Sports: 7.2%
- Conventions & Meetings: 2.6%
Visitor Spending
- Food & Beverage: 32%
- Shopping: 26%
- Transportation: 17%
- Attractions: 13%
- Lodging: 12%
Visitor Spending by Age
- 65+: 22%
- 55-64: 21%
- 45-54: 20.1%
- 35-44: 13.9%
- 25-34: 16.2%
- 18-24: 6.7%
In 2023, Allen County tourism generated $646M in Gross Domestic Product and is the 8th largest industry by total employment.
- $400M Direct Impact
- $112M Indirect Impact
- $134M Induced Impact
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