Wells County's estimated 2026 population is 28,926 with a growth rate of 0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wells County is the 56th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 27,680 and has seen a growth of 4.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 21,406 adults, (5,299 of whom are seniors) in Wells County.
Female: 14,220 (50%)
Male: 14,200 (50%)
The racial composition of Wells County includes 92.57% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,309 | 92.57% |
| Two or more races | 984 | 3.46% |
| Other race | 748 | 2.63% |
| Black or African American | 283 | 1% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
Wells County's average per capita income is $46,359. Household income levels show a median of $71,957. The poverty rate stands at 7.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,944 | - |
| Families | $88,148 | $110,229 |
| Households | $71,957 | $88,952 |
| Non Families | $39,848 | $47,140 |
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