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Wells township

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
25.926
State:
Minnesota

Wells township is located in Faribault County, Minnesota. Wells township has a 2026 population of 1,615. Wells township is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,543 in 2020.

The median household income in Wells township is $87,574 with a poverty rate of 6.08%. The median age in Wells township is 49 years: 46.7 years for males, and 51.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 109.5 males.

1.6K
Total Population
62
Density (mi²)
15 0.94%
Growth

Wells township Population

Wells township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,615150.94%
20251,600150.95%
20241,585150.96%
20231,57090.58%
20221,56180.52%
20211,553100.65%
20201,543-1-0.06%
20191,691120.71%
20181,679120.72%
20171,667120.73%
20161,655171.04%
20151,638130.8%
20141,62580.49%
20131,61760.37%
20121,61110.06%
20111,610161%
20101,60830.19%

Median Age

Overall: 49 years
Female: 51.7 years
Male: 46.7 years

Wells township Adults

There are 1,254 adults, (380 of whom are seniors) in Wells township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 730 (47.7%)
Male: 799 (52.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wells township includes 91.24% White, 3.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,39591.24%
Black or African American603.92%
Other race402.62%
Two or more races322.09%
Native American20.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race332.16%
Two or more races291.9%
White140.92%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,38190.32%
Black or African American603.92%
Other race70.46%
Two or more races30.2%
Native American20.13%

Wells township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wells township 's average per capita income is $50,152. Household income levels show a median of $87,574. The poverty rate stands at 6.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$107,917-
Families$104,231$126,013
Households$87,574$105,303
Non Families$41,280$55,991

$50,152

Average Income

$87,574

Median Household Income

6.08%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)