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Wells

Minnesota · 2,410 residents · 2.087 sq mi
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Wells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,538. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,410
−3%since 2000
from 2,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,155 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
−3%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wells
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,538
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,463 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,428
+63%since 2000
from $15,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,344)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(118)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(325)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(2,050)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(254)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other4.7%(114)
Diversity Score35.6%(857)
Diversity Score
36
+173%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wells, Minnesota?

Wells, Minnesota has about 2,410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wells, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wells, Minnesota earns about $46,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wells, Minnesota expensive?

In Wells, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Wells, Minnesota?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wells, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wells, Minnesota?

About 13.4% of people in Wells, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wells, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wells, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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