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Wells township

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
26.808
State:
Ohio

Wells township is located in Jefferson County, Ohio. Wells township has a 2026 population of 2,374. Wells township is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,446 in 2020.

The median household income in Wells township is $48,977 with a poverty rate of 18.18%. The median age in Wells township is 46.9 years: 47.9 years for males, and 45.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.6 males.

2.4K
Total Population
89
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.29%
Growth

Wells township Population

Wells township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,374-7-0.29%
20252,381-7-0.29%
20242,388-7-0.29%
20232,395-12-0.5%
20222,407-26-1.07%
20212,433-13-0.53%
20202,446-2-0.08%
20192,659-14-0.52%
20182,673-20-0.74%
20172,693-29-1.07%
20162,722-20-0.73%
20152,742-16-0.58%
20142,758-13-0.47%
20132,771-15-0.54%
20122,786-21-0.75%
20112,807-28-0.99%
20102,838-3-0.11%

Median Age

Overall: 46.9 years
Female: 45.8 years
Male: 47.9 years

Wells township Adults

There are 1,989 adults, (388 of whom are seniors) in Wells township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,139 (47.9%)
Male: 1,237 (52.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wells township includes 95.54% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,27095.54%
Two or more races612.57%
Other race451.89%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,27095.54%
Two or more races612.57%
Other race451.89%

Wells township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wells township 's average per capita income is $44,250. Household income levels show a median of $48,977. The poverty rate stands at 18.18%.

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$65,841-
Families$60,237$64,063
Households$48,977$59,447
Non Families$42,829$48,244

$44,250

Average Income

$48,977

Median Household Income

18.18%

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)