Wells County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18179 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,420 | — | #1,529 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,957 | -4.2% | #1,049 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $197,600 | -29.9% | #1,428 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $813 | -30.1% | #2,007 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | -43.1% | #237 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wells County has a population of 28,420, making it the #1,529 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wells County is $71,957, ranking #1,049 out of 3,222 counties — 4.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.2% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Wells County is $197,600 (-29.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $813/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.6%.
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93.1% of residents in Wells County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Wells County, Indiana
Wells County, Indiana has a total population of 28,420, making it the 1,529th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wells County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wells County is $71,957, which ranks #1,049 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Wells County is $197,600, 29.9% below the national median. Renters in Wells County pay a median gross rent of $813 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wells County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Wells County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Wells County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.