Wells township is located in Rice County Minnesota. Wells township has a 2024 population of 1,567. Wells township is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,548 in 2020.
The average household income in Wells township is $110,781 with a poverty rate of 5.95%. The median age in Wells township is 50.8 years: 50.2 years for males, and 53.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wells township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,460 | 90.12% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 5.37% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 1.98% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 725 | 2.23 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Married | 434 | 2.58 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Non Family | 239 | 1.04 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Male | 30 | 4.1 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 22 | 5.82 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
89.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 5.63% |
| Associates Degree | 165 | 12.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 328 | 25.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 5.4% |
| High School Graduate | 386 | 29.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1% |
| Some College | 262 | 20.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,184 | 1,160 | 387 |
| Black | 74 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 9 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,917 | $78,750 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,917 | $60,000 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,938 | $52,692 | $30,809 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,133 | $34,082 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,841 | $55,417 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $55,357 | $62,083 | $44,297 |
$47,841
Average Earnings
$55,417
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.33% of Wells township residents speak only English, while 2.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,442 | 70 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 15 | 34.88% |
| Other | 25 | 14 | 56% |
| Native | 2 | 1 | 50% |
5.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.78%
Male Poverty Rate
6.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wells township is Other, with 56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wells township is White, with 4.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.03% |
| Some College | 2.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.43% |
| Female Employed | 3.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,250 | $138,600 |
| Households | $82,250 | $110,781 |
| Married Families | $120,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,350 | $51,269 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
68.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
115
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 9.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.59%
Born in Wells township
98.33%
Native Born
1.67%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
98.33% of Wells township residents were born in the United States, with 87.59% having been born in Minnesota. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,582 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 1,579 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 1,576 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 1,573 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 1,570 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 1,567 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 1,564 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,561 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,560 | 12 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 1,548 | -143 | -8.46% |
| 2019 | 1,691 | 12 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 1,679 | 12 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 1,667 | 12 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 1,655 | 17 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 1,638 | 13 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 1,625 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 1,617 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 1,611 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 1,610 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 1,608 | 0 | 0% |