Wells County, Indiana Demographics 2026
Wells County, Indiana has a population of 28,420, the 56th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $71,957 and the median home value is $197,600. The poverty rate is 7.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Wells County Quick Facts
How Wells County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,261 | 28,420 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $69,741 | $71,957 | +3.2% |
| Median home value | $180,000 | $197,600 | +9.8% |
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Wells County
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Population Overview
Wells County is located in Indiana with a total population of 28,420. It is the 56th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wells County is 39.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Wells County is $71,957. This is about the same as the state median of $71,957. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $197,600. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Wells County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Wells County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.
Education
20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Wells County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Wells County, Indiana?
Wells County has a population of 28,420, making it the 56th most populous county in Indiana.
What is the median income in Wells County?
The median household income in Wells County is $71,957 with a poverty rate of 7.2%.
How many cities are in Wells County, Indiana?
Wells County contains 5 Census-designated places.