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 1,245. Wells is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,242 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.

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, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Black or African American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Asian

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	770	65.03%
Two or more races	222	18.75%
Native American	129	10.9%
Black or African American	40	3.38%
Other race	21	1.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	2	0.17%
Asian	0	0%

Wells Marital Status

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