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Wells

New York · 581 residents · 7.721 sq mi
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Wells has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $272,900. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

581
−3%since 2023
from 597 in 2023
2014 – 2024
75 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 77 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.3
+9%since 2023
from 54.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20142024
4876197518821K201420202024Wells
2024581
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$87,946
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,047 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2014 – 2024
$40,913
+34%since 2023
from $30,546 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.402
+3%since 2023
from 0.390 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$272,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $252,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2014 – 2024
95.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
4.5% rent
59.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
30.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.1
−4%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2014 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(11)
Diversity Score9.7%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(563)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(8)
Diversity Score7.6%(44)
8
−22%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.9 min
+10%since 2023
from 37.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
94.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
40.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
43.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
99.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wells, New York?

Wells, New York has about 581 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wells, New York?

The typical household in Wells, New York earns about $87,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wells, New York expensive?

In Wells, New York, the median home is worth about $272,900.

How educated are people in Wells, New York?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wells, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wells, New York?

About 5.3% of people in Wells, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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