Wells County's estimated 2025 population is 3,740 with a growth rate of -1.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wells County is the 29th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 4,192 and has seen a growth of -10.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wells County includes 96.5% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (96.5%)
Two or more races (2.26%)
Other race (0.56%)
Native American (0.46%)
Asian (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,804 | 96.5% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 2.26% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wells County's average per capita income is $42,891. Household income levels show a median of $61,346. The poverty rate stands at 10.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,071 | - |
| Families | $84,911 | $119,621 |
| Households | $61,346 | $90,709 |
| Non Families | $38,466 | $57,484 |
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