Wells County, IN — Demographics & Population

Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data

Population Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

28,261

Male

13,996

49.5%

Female

14,265

50.5%

Median Age

40.2 yrs

Avg Household Size

2.4

Foreign Born

1.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Education

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Bachelor's or Higher
12.7%
High School or Higher
42.4%

Other Demographics

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Veterans

4.8%

Disability

0.0%

Non-English Home

4.5%

Married

46.0%

Wells County, IN has a population of 28,261 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 93.3% of the population. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.2% of residents are foreign-born.

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