Wells County, IN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wells County increased by 945. In this period, the peak population was 28,555 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 27,610 | - | - |
| 2001 | 27,637 | 27 | 0.10% |
| 2002 | 27,775 | 138 | 0.50% |
| 2003 | 27,850 | 75 | 0.27% |
| 2004 | 27,889 | 39 | 0.14% |
| 2005 | 27,896 | 7 | 0.03% |
| 2006 | 27,955 | 59 | 0.21% |
| 2007 | 27,932 | -23 | -0.08% |
| 2008 | 27,855 | -77 | -0.28% |
| 2009 | 27,729 | -126 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 27,680 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 27,737 | 57 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 27,707 | -30 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 27,716 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 27,817 | 101 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 27,854 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 27,863 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 27,934 | 71 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 27,982 | 48 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 28,131 | 149 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 28,155 | 24 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 28,154 | -1 | -0.00% |
| 2022 | 28,298 | 144 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 28,555 | 257 | 0.91% |
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Wells County, IN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wells County's population increased by 70 (0.25%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Wells County's population increased by 475 (1.72%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Wells County's population increased by 400 (1.42%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wells County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 28,555.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wells County's population peaked in year 2023 at 28,555.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wells County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 27,610.
Wells County, IN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wells County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wells County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.15% per year. Overall the population grew 3.42% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wells County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.15% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 Wells County population grew the most, with an increase of 257 people (a 0.91% year-on-year increase)..
From 2008 to 2009 Wells County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 126 people (a 0.45% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wells County, IN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wells County's population increased by 401 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 144 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 257 (0.91%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wells County, IN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wells County increased by 839 (3.03%). The population was highest at 28,555 in the year 2023 and lowest at 27,817 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.30%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)