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Wells

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.915
State:
Texas

Wells is a town located in Cherokee County, Texas. Wells has a 2026 population of 926. Wells is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 8.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 856 in 2020.

The median age in Wells is 31.1 years: 32.1 years for males, and 26.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.2 males.

926
Total Population
484
Density (mi²)
12 1.31%
Growth

Wells Population

Wells Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026926121.31%
2025914111.22%
202490370.78%
2023896273.11%
2022869-4-0.46%
2021873171.99%
202085610.12%
2019779-8-1.02%
2018787-9-1.13%
2017796-3-0.38%
2016799-8-0.99%
2015807222.8%
2014785-3-0.38%
2013788-5-0.63%
2012793-2-0.25%
201179550.63%
201079110.13%

Median Age

Overall: 31.1 years
Female: 26.7 years
Male: 32.1 years

Wells Adults

There are 331 adults, (133 of whom are seniors) in Wells.

Sex Ratio

Female: 227 (46.9%)
Male: 257 (53.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wells includes 68.8% White, 15.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White33368.8%
Black or African American7615.7%
Two or more races7515.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races61.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White33368.8%
Black or African American7615.7%
Two or more races6914.26%

Wells Marital Status

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)