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Wolcott, IN

Town in White County, Indiana.

Population

1,033

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,743

ZIP codes

0

Wolcott and its ZIP codes

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Wolcott at a glance

  • Wolcott is about 9.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $66,875 a year, 7% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,900 (48% below Indiana) and median rent is $844 a month.

Local data for Wolcott, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wolcott, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,875

Poverty rate

11.5%

Median home value

$113,900

Median rent

$844/mo

Homeownership

83.3%

Bachelor's or higher

10.7%

Median age

41.6

Average commute

20.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (201), Irish Americans (130), Mexican Americans (82).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Wolcott.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,011

8,806 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,476

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$170M

FY 2026, $6,870 per person

White County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Wolcott, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.0%
  • Carpooled16.0%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked4.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wolcott, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

275

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

119

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 16°F

41.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wolcott, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.7%

U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.6%

U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts

Cities near Wolcott

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RemingtonTown4.3 mi3.8
ReynoldsTown8.8 mi0.6
MononTown11 mi0.9
ChalmersTown11 mi0.3
RensselaerCity13 mi7.1
GoodlandTown13 mi0.8
MonticelloCity14 mi3.5
BrookstonTown14 mi0.7
NorwayCensus-designated place14 mi0.9
FrancesvilleTown18 mi0.3
FowlerTown18 mi1.4
YeomanTown18 mi0.1
BuffaloCensus-designated place18 mi2.4
BrookTown18 mi0.7
Mount AyrTown19 mi0.2
OtterbeinTown19 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wolcott, IN in?
Wolcott is in White County, Indiana.
What is the population of Wolcott, IN?
About 1,033 people live in Wolcott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wolcott?
Nearby places include Remington (4.3 mi), Reynolds (8.8 mi), Monon (11 mi), Chalmers (11 mi), Rensselaer (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023