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Wells

Nevada · 1,245 residents (2025 est.) · 6.904 sq mi
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Wells is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,454. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,300. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,352
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,245 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9821K1K1K1K1990201020202024Wells
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,454
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,870 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,251
+68%since 2000
from $16,835 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+42.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−9%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(967)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(262)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(572)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(647)
Black3.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(439)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.3%(220)
Diversity Score79.7%(1,078)
Diversity Score
80
+88%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+152%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2017
from 76.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 83.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 16.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wells, Nevada?

Wells, Nevada has about 1,352 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wells, Nevada?

The typical household in Wells, Nevada earns about $107,454 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wells, Nevada expensive?

In Wells, Nevada, the median home is worth about $205,300, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in Wells, Nevada?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wells, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wells, Nevada?

About 21.3% of people in Wells, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wells, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Wells, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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