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Wells County, IN: growth, migration and housing
Wells County has 28,883 residents, up 2.6% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 740 households moved in and 699 moved out (+41 net), bringing in a net $4.8M of income. Median household income is $71,957, the median home $197,600 and median rent $813 a month.
In Indiana: 22nd of 92 counties for 5-year population growth · 23rd of 92 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 31st of 92 counties for median household income · 35th of 92 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wells County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County, IN | 228 | $12.3M |
| Adams County, IN | 89 | $4.3M |
| Huntington County, IN | 67 | $3.0M |
| Blackford County, IN | 34 | $1.6M |
| Jay County, IN | 24 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wells County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County, IN | 226 | $11.5M |
| Adams County, IN | 69 | $3.5M |
| Huntington County, IN | 66 | $4.2M |
| Blackford County, IN | 29 | $1.3M |
| Grant County, IN | 23 | $1.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.