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Wells

County:
Elko County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.904
State:
Nevada

Wells is a city located in Elko County, Nevada. Wells has a 2025 population of 1,241. Wells is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,243 in 2020.

The average household income in Wells is $78,768 with a poverty rate of 30.15%. The median age in Wells is 38.2 years: 33.4 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.

1.2K
Total Population
180
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.08%
Growth

Wells Population

Wells Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wells includes 65.03% White, 10.9% Native American, 3.38% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (65.0%)

Two or more races (18.8%)

Native American (10.9%)

Black or African American (3.4%)

Other race (1.8%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.2%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White77065.03%
Two or more races22218.75%
Native American12910.9%
Black or African American403.38%
Other race211.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.17%

Wells Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wells' average per capita income is $30,433. Household income levels show a median of $75,962. The poverty rate stands at 30.15%.

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$94,453-
Families$78,235$95,149
Households$75,962$78,768
Non Families-$34,681

$30,433

Average Income

$75,962

Median Household Income

30.15%

Poverty Rate

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)