Wells County, IN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$69,741
Per Capita Income
$35,280
Poverty Rate
7.2%
SNAP Recipients
5.6%
Gini Index
0.418
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.4%
$25K–$50K19.7%
$50K–$75K19.3%
$75K–$100K16.2%
$100K–$150K19.1%
$150K–$200K6.3%
$200K+5.0%
The median household income in Wells County, IN is $69,741 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,280. 7.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 5.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.418 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).