Wells County, Indiana's estimated 2024 population is 28,812 with a growth rate of 0.9% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wells County, Indiana is the 56th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 27,680 and has seen a growth of 4.09% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,097 | 257 | 0.86% |
| 2028 | 29,840 | 257 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 29,583 | 257 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 29,326 | 257 | 0.88% |
| 2025 | 29,069 | 257 | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 28,812 | 257 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 28,555 | 257 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 28,298 | 144 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 28,154 | -1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 28,155 | 24 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 28,131 | 149 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 27,982 | 48 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 27,934 | 71 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 27,863 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 27,854 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 27,817 | 101 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 27,716 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 27,707 | -30 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 27,737 | 57 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 27,680 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 25,948 | 547 | 2.15% |
| 1980 | 25,401 | 1,580 | 6.63% |
| 1970 | 23,821 | 2,601 | 12.26% |
| 1960 | 21,220 | 1,656 | 8.46% |
| 1950 | 19,564 | 465 | 2.43% |
| 1940 | 19,099 | 688 | 3.74% |
| 1930 | 18,411 | -2,098 | -10.23% |
| 1920 | 20,509 | -1,909 | -8.52% |
| 1910 | 22,418 | -1,031 | -4.4% |
| 1900 | 23,449 | 1,935 | 8.99% |
| 1890 | 21,514 | 3,072 | 16.66% |
| 1880 | 18,442 | 4,857 | 35.75% |
| 1870 | 13,585 | 2,741 | 25.28% |
| 1860 | 10,844 | 4,692 | 76.27% |
| 1850 | 6,152 | 4,330 | 237.65% |
| 1840 | 1,822 | -28,275 | -93.95% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,434 | 93.85% |
| Two or more races | 926 | 3.29% |
| Other race | 429 | 1.52% |
| Black or African American | 317 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,155 | 2.47 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Married | 6,162 | 3.18 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 3,579 | 1.1 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 862 | 2.84 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Male | 552 | 2.87 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 981 | 5.16% |
| Associates Degree | 2,182 | 11.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,590 | 13.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,041 | 5.48% |
| High School Graduate | 8,107 | 42.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 292 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 3,804 | 20.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,051 | 16,915 | 3,468 |
| 2+ Races | 455 | 413 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 455 | 340 | 55 |
| Other Race | 233 | 140 | 38 |
| Black | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| Asian | 54 | 52 | 26 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,090 | $59,017 | $53,050 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,561 | $87,100 | $61,607 |
| High School Graduate | $38,569 | $46,305 | $29,296 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,417 | $41,696 | $25,391 |
| Overall | $42,776 | $52,041 | $35,438 |
| Some College | $42,008 | $65,295 | $34,397 |
$42,776
Average Earnings
$52,041
Average Male
$35,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.92% of Wells County, Indiana residents speak only English, while 3.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,582 | 1,622 | 6.34% |
| Hispanic | 916 | 82 | 8.95% |
| Other | 408 | 58 | 14.22% |
| Multiple | 921 | 46 | 4.99% |
| Asian | 54 | 2 | 3.7% |
| Native | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Black | 279 | 1 | 0.36% |
6.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.99%
Male Poverty Rate
7.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wells County, Indiana is Native, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wells County, Indiana is Black, with 0.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.03% |
| High School | 7.26% |
| Some College | 5.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.39% |
| Female Employed | 4.64% |
| Male Employed | 2.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,338 | $97,247 |
| Households | $68,074 | $80,657 |
| Married Families | $95,157 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,391 | $41,932 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,432
Number of Veterans
1,401
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 518 |
| Second Gulf War | 341 |
| First Gulf War | 231 |
| Korea | 228 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 436 |
| 65 to 74 | 351 |
| 35 to 54 | 263 |
| 55 to 64 | 228 |
| 18 to 34 | 154 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,417 | 7.02% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.92%
Born in Wells County, Indiana
98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
98.54% of Wells County, Indiana residents were born in the United States, with 82.92% having been born in Indiana. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.