Wells County, Indiana
AkashicWells County, INTrumpR+57.8
2024 precinct map of Wells CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Wells County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 78.0% | 11,006 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.2% | 2,850 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 0.9% | 132 |
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22 precincts · 14,110 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 20.2%Harris2,850 | 78.0%Trump11,006 | 0.9%Kennedy132 | 14,110 | ||
| R | 20.8%Biden2,928 | 77.3%Trump10,855 | 1.9%Jorgensen261 | 14,050 | ||
| R | 19.5%Clinton2,585 | 75.3%Trump9,999 | 4.1%Johnson539 | 13,280 | ||
| R | 26.5%Obama3,436 | 71.5%Romney9,256 | 1.8%Johnson233 | 12,952 | ||
| R | 33.7%Obama4,403 | 65.1%McCain8,504 | 1.3%Barr166 | 13,073 | ||
| R | 25.2%Kerry3,112 | 74.2%Bush9,168 | 0.6%Badnarik74 | 12,354 | ||
| R | 29.4%Gore3,319 | 68.7%Bush7,755 | 1.8%Buchanan207 | 11,281 | ||
| R | 33.2%Clinton3,752 | 56.0%Dole6,322 | 10.2%Perot1,157 | 11,294 | ||
| R | 27.3%Clinton3,282 | 48.2%Bush5,799 | 24.0%Perot2,890 | 12,039 | ||
| R | 30.7%Dukakis3,437 | 68.9%Bush7,712 | 0.3%Fulani39 | 11,188 | ||
| R | 30.0%Mondale3,274 | 69.4%Reagan7,579 | 0.6%Dennis67 | 10,920 | ||
| R | 36.0%Carter3,760 | 56.1%Reagan5,864 | 7.9%Anderson821 | 10,445 | ||
| R | 42.8%Carter4,250 | 56.3%Ford5,596 | 0.9%Anderson88 | 9,934 | ||
| R | 33.2%McGovern3,244 | 65.8%Nixon6,425 | 1.0%Schmitz100 | 9,769 | ||
| R | 37.9%Humphrey3,827 | 53.1%Nixon5,361 | 9.0%Wallace913 | 10,101 | ||
| D | 59.1%Johnson5,945 | 40.0%Goldwater4,018 | 0.9%Hass92 | 10,055 | ||
| R | 40.3%Kennedy4,128 | 58.9%Nixon6,034 | 0.8%Byrd80 | 10,242 | ||
| R | 40.7%Stevenson3,984 | 58.3%Eisenhower5,703 | 0.9%Andrews91 | 9,778 | ||
| R | 41.1%Stevenson3,963 | 55.8%Eisenhower5,380 | 3.0%Hallinan290 | 9,633 | ||
| D | 52.0%Truman4,726 | 47.2%Dewey4,288 | 0.9%Thurmond80 | 9,094 | ||
| R | 47.6%Roosevelt4,475 | 50.0%Dewey4,708 | 2.4%Thomas227 | 9,410 | ||
| D | 51.0%Roosevelt5,236 | 47.8%Willkie4,898 | 1.2%Thomas123 | 10,257 | ||
| D | 62.8%Roosevelt6,189 | 36.6%Landon3,606 | 0.6%Lemke59 | 9,854 | ||
| D | 65.4%Roosevelt6,236 | 32.3%Hoover3,073 | 2.3%Thomas219 | 9,528 | ||
| D | 50.2%Smith4,246 | 48.9%Hoover4,142 | 0.9%Thomas77 | 8,465 | ||
| D | 51.8%Davis4,537 | 44.9%Coolidge3,932 | 3.3%La Follette285 | 8,754 | ||
| D | 50.0%Cox4,653 | 47.6%Harding4,430 | 2.4%Debs222 | 9,305 | ||
| D | 56.0%Wilson2,928 | 37.3%Hughes1,947 | 6.7%Benson351 | 5,226 | ||
| D | 54.2%Wilson2,760 | 15.9%Taft812 | 29.9%Roosevelt1,520 | 5,092 | ||
| D | 55.0%Bryan3,345 | 35.9%Taft2,185 | 9.1%Debs553 | 6,083 | ||
| D | 49.7%Parker3,127 | 40.7%Roosevelt2,565 | 9.6%Debs604 | 6,296 | ||
| D | 58.9%Bryan3,599 | 37.5%McKinley2,290 | 3.6%Woolley217 | 6,106 | ||
| D | 61.7%Bryan3,728 | 36.6%McKinley2,212 | 1.6%Palmer98 | 6,038 | ||
| D | 55.4%Cleveland2,725 | 33.9%Harrison1,668 | 10.7%Weaver528 | 4,921 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +21.5% |
| 1896 | +25.1% |
| 1900 | +21.4% |
| 1904 | +8.9% |
| 1908 | +19.1% |
| 1912 | +38.3% |
| 1916 | +18.8% |
| 1920 | +2.4% |
| 1924 | +6.9% |
| 1928 | +1.2% |
| 1932 | +33.2% |
| 1936 | +26.2% |
| 1940 | +3.3% |
| 1944 | −2.5% |
| 1948 | +4.8% |
| 1952 | −14.7% |
| 1956 | −17.6% |
| 1960 | −18.6% |
| 1964 | +19.2% |
| 1968 | −15.2% |
| 1972 | −32.6% |
| 1976 | −13.5% |
| 1980 | −20.1% |
| 1984 | −39.4% |
| 1988 | −38.2% |
| 1992 | −20.9% |
| 1996 | −22.8% |
| 2000 | −39.3% |
| 2004 | −49.0% |
| 2008 | −31.4% |
| 2012 | −44.9% |
| 2016 | −55.8% |
| 2020 | −56.4% |
| 2024 | −57.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 19,344 |
| 2018 | 18,315 |
| 2020 | 18,816 |
| 2022 | 19,343 |
| 2024 | 19,604 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Wells County delivered a 57.8-point Republican presidential margin in 2024, reflecting the deep-red tilt of rural northeast Indiana's agricultural communities, where third-party and Democratic vote shares have narrowed steadily over successive election cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.3 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 57.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 57.8 points.
A population of 28,420, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,957 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Adams County and Lycoming County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wells County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wells County, Indiana voted Republican by 57.8 points (R+57.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 14,110 votes cast, 2,850 went Democratic and 11,006 went Republican.
When did Wells County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wells County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Wells County, Indiana?
Wells County, Indiana has a population of 28,420 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wells County, Indiana?
Median household income in Wells County, Indiana is $71,957 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Wells County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wells County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.