Township · Indiana
Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana
Jefferson Township, Wells County, township, in Wells County, Indiana. Jefferson Township, Wells County had 6,002 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,841 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,897 (±18). GEOID 1817938304.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,002
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,841 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,897 ±18
Median household income
$73,736
±$8,216 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$206,000
±$30,229 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$913
±$97 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Jefferson Township, Wells County and what county is it in?
Jefferson Township, Wells County is a township in Wells County, Indiana. It covers 47.0 square miles of land, 124 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Jefferson Township (Wells County): Ossian (town, 3,266 in 2020).
Jefferson Township, Wells County is in the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Jefferson Township, Wells County is the same area as Census Tract 401 of Wells County: the tract's figures are Jefferson Township, Wells County's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Jefferson Township, Wells County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,002 people lived in Jefferson Township, Wells County on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,841 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,897 (±18).
| Measure | Jefferson Township, Wells County | Wells County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,897±18 | 28,420 | +44 |
| Households | 2,551±166 | 11,546 | +261 |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.15 | 2.42 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 2,652±181 | 12,074 | no clear change |
Jefferson Township, Wells County's population since 2000
From 5,676 in 2000 to 6,002 in 2025: up 5.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Jefferson Township, Wells County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jefferson Township, Wells County?
The median resident of Jefferson Township, Wells County is 36.4 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.3%.
| Measure | Jefferson Township, Wells County | Wells County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4±3.7 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7%±2.8 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6%±3.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 48.8%±2.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.4%±1.9 pts | 92.2% | +4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±1.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±2.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.8%±2.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±2.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3%±2.6 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.4%±5.4 pts | 19.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±2.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2%±6.3 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±2.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jefferson Township, Wells County earn?
Half of Jefferson Township, Wells County's 2,551 households earn less than $73,736 a year (±$8,216), against $71,957 in Wells County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $78,211 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jefferson Township, Wells County | Wells County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,736±$8,216 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,063±$8,092 | $88,952 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,138±$3,653 | $36,845 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0%±4.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.4%±7.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2%±4.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.8%±3.5 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0%±4.7 pts | 85.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jefferson Township, Wells County?
Owners occupy 77.0% of Jefferson Township, Wells County's occupied homes and renters 23.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $206,000 by its owner (±$30,229). The median renter pays $913 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Jefferson Township, Wells County | Wells County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $206,000±$30,229 | $197,600 | +$48,963 |
| Median gross rent | $913±$97 | $813 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.7%±16.6 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,161±$86 | $1,204 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.0%±6.9 pts | 75.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.0%±6.9 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,652±181 | 12,074 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±10.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.0%±6.1 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.5%±3.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9%±2.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.5%±6.3 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3%±2.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Jefferson Township, Wells County work and get to work?
91.6% of Jefferson Township, Wells County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes.
| Measure | Jefferson Township, Wells County | Wells County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2%±6.1 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±2.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 91.6%±5.1 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.4%±2.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±3.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min±4.0 | 24.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Jefferson Township, Wells County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Jefferson Township, Wells County (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 401Wells County | 5,897 | $73,736 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Jefferson Township, Wells County) · Census block assignment files
How does Jefferson Township, Wells County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jefferson Township, Wells County is the 1,989th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 199th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Jefferson Township, Wells County ranks 501st of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 199th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 274th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 572nd | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 501st | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 539th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 461st | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 448th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 581st | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 331st | 1,029 |
| Median age | 828th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 660th | 1,087 |
| Travel time to work | 312th | 1,088 |
Jefferson Township, Wells County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Jefferson Township, Wells County?
24 of the 57 figures for Jefferson Township, Wells County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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