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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 2026 population of 1,241. Wells is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,243 in 2020.

The median household income in Wells is $107,454 with a poverty rate of 21.3%. The median age in Wells is 36.7 years: 33.9 years for males, and 39.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.5 males.

1.2K
Total Population
180
Density (mi²)

Wells Population

Wells Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,24100%
20251,241-1-0.08%
20241,242-3-0.24%
20231,245-2-0.16%
20221,24740.32%
20211,24300%
20201,24300%
20191,25460.48%
20181,248-1-0.08%
20171,24960.48%
20161,243-3-0.24%
20151,246-39-3.04%
20141,285-18-1.38%
20131,30360.46%
20121,297191.49%
20111,278-14-1.08%
20101,27620.16%

Median Age

Overall: 36.7 years
Female: 39.5 years
Male: 33.9 years

Wells Adults

There are 973 adults, (67 of whom are seniors) in Wells.

Sex Ratio

Female: 729 (53.9%)
Male: 623 (46.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wells includes 57.77% White, 9.32% Native American, 3.4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White78157.77%
Two or more races37928.03%
Native American1269.32%
Black or African American463.4%
Other race181.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races28120.78%
White1349.91%
Other race181.33%
Native American60.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White64747.86%
Native American1208.88%
Two or more races987.25%
Black or African American463.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.15%

Wells Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wells ' average per capita income is $34,776. Household income levels show a median of $107,454. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%.

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$109,872-
Families$109,006$105,155
Households$107,454$91,491
Non Families-$42,864

$34,776

Average Income

$107,454

Median Household Income

21.3%

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)