Wells County, IN Demographics
Wells County, IN is the 57th most populous of 92 counties in Indiana, with 28,180 residents across 368 square miles. That is about 77 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 28,180 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 368 sq mi |
| Density | 77 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Wells County compares to the US
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Central Location: Wells County, IN
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Wells County, IN
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 401 | 5,841 | 47.0 | 124 |
| Census Tract 404 | 4,486 | 13.6 | 329 |
| Census Tract 406 | 4,186 | 3.4 | 1,215 |
| Census Tract 407 | 3,712 | 155.0 | 24 |
| Census Tract 402 | 3,668 | 70.6 | 52 |
| Census Tract 403 | 3,239 | 74.9 | 43 |
| Census Tract 405 | 3,048 | 3.5 | 879 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.