Steuben County’s Full-Service Talent More Than Meets The Eye

Despite the County’s population totaling nearly 34,000, Steuben County’s unique position close to the Ohio and Michigan borders and only 40 minutes from Fort Wayne give Steuben County-based businesses access to a laborshed close to 370,000 potential workers. The largest employer in the County, Miller Poultry has close to 1,200 workers company-wide—many live in other areas outside of Steuben County and happily commute for work.

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,484

Total Employed

17,858

Workers 16+

15,746

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

108

Employed

5,296

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

223

Employed

2,146

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

122

Employed

2,024

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

105

Employed

1,704

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

94

Employed

1,386

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

33

Employed

1,114

Some
High School

1,202

Graduated
High School

7,491

Associates
Degree

2,789

Bachelor's
Degree

4,301

Graduate
Degree

2,351

Average Commute Time

21 min.



Resident Commuters

10,939

Non-Resident Commuters

4,041

Drive Alone

12,910

Carpooled

1,220

Public

46

Work At Home

894

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09