Wells County, Indiana
Wells County is home to 28,420 people. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Indiana rate (12.3%). The median household income is $71,957.
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| Measure | Value | Indiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,420 | 6,851,073 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $71,957 | $71,957 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 7.2% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 7.5% | 16.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.9% | 7.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 29.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $197,600 | $218,200 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $813 | $1,062 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 35.0% | 48.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.9% | 6.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.8 years | 38.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.