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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 2025 population of 914 . Wells is currently growing at a rate of 1.22% annually and its population has increased by 6.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 856 in 2020.

The average household income in Wells is $70,501 with a poverty rate of 36.16%. The median age in Wells is 30.6 years: 21.7 years for males, and 32.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.5 males.

914
Total Population
477
Density (mi²)
11 1.22%
Growth

Wells Population

Wells Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wells includes 72.6% White, 16.6% Black or African American, 3.51% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (72.6%)

Black or African American (16.6%)

Two or more races (7.29%)

Other race (3.51%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White53872.6%
Black or African American12316.6%
Two or more races547.29%
Other race263.51%

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 $50,000. Household income levels show a median of $64,250. The poverty rate stands at 36.16%.

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$104,375-
Households$64,250$70,501
Families$59,821$69,997
Non Families-$54,749

$50,000

Average Income

$64,250

Median Household Income

36.16%

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)