County record · fips 18179 · Indiana
WellsIN
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Indiana and national vote
2024 result
R+58.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
1928
D+1.2
this countyIndiananational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +38.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -36.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -34.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +33.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +32.7 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
28,420
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$71,957
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
63%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Adams, IN · Allen, IN · Blackford, IN · Grant, IN · Huntington, IN · Jay, IN