Wells County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wells County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18179
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 179
Geography
- Land Area
- 368.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.16 sq mi
- Total Area
- 370.25 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.735547
- Longitude
- -85.213349
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,020
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,027
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,177 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 844 | 3.0% |
| White | 26,307 | 93.9% |
| Black | 279 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,614 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 407 | 1.9% |
| White | 20,081 | 95.5% |
| Black | 178 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 146 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 28,420
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,427
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,000
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,309 | 92.6% |
| Black | 283 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,308
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,353 | 12.9% |
| Republican | 8,433 | 46.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,366 | 40.2% |
| Other | 156 | 0.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,847 | 48.3% |
| Female | 9,456 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,878 | 86.7% |
| Hispanic | 394 | 2.2% |
| Black | 19 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 101 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,079
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,993 | 50.3% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 27.2% |
| Black | 7 | 36.8% |
| Asian | 38 | 37.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,474 | 50.6% |
| Female | 4,602 | 48.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,560 (39.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,820 (19.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,074
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $198,727
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $797
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.