Wells County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wells County is located in Indiana with a total population of 28,261. It is the 56th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wells County is 40.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wells County is $69,741. This is about average than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $180,000. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Wells County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wells County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.