Wells County, Indiana

Total Population: 28,261

County Seat: Bluffton

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Median Home Value

$180,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$69,741

Across all households

Median Age

40.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Two or More Races2.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.7%

65 Years and Over

18.4%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

6.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$69,741

Mean Household Income

$86,401

Per Capita Income

$35,280

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$180,000

Median Rent

$837/mo

Total Housing Units

12,003

Owner-Occupied

76.2%

Renter-Occupied

23.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Married Couple Households

54.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.3%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

82.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 18179.