2023 ACS Census Data · Population 28,261
Wells County is a small county in Indiana with a population of 28,261. The median household income is $69,741, 7% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.2%, median home value is $180,000, and 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 22% below the national average.
Population
28,261
2023 estimate
Rank #1530 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$69,741
Household
Rank #1079 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$180,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1488 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2107 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% above Indiana avg·7% above national avg
Poverty Rate
38% above Indiana avg·52% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Indiana avg·16% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,280
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% above Indiana avg·14% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% below Indiana avg·10% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above Indiana avg·4% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% above Indiana avg·22% above national avg
Housing Units
12,003
Households
11,360
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,180
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% below Indiana avg·22% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Indiana avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.7%
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