CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 401
Indiana · Wells County · 5,897 residents · 46.981 sq mi
Notable rankings
#209highest population in IN5,897#317highest commute in IN28.5 min#399lowest low density in IN125.52/sq mi#496lowest low poverty in IN7.0%TRACT SHAPE · Wells County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 401 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,736. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $206,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,897
+1%since 2020
from 5,854 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 125 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+1%since 2020
from 36.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,736
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,483 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,138
+14%since 2020
from $30,949 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−2%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.3%
Information12.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Other services6.4%
Public administration4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$206,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $728 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(5,516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(140)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(198)
Diversity Score13.8%(808)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(5,745)
Black0.7%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(35)
Diversity Score6.3%(373)
Diversity Score
6
−54%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.5 min
+6%since 2020
from 26.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Female
51.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,897 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $73,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $206,000, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 7.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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