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Texas · 893 residents (2025 est.) · 1.915 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 285 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $140,600. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
484
−37%since 2000
from 769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
253 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−18%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:893 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4226087939781K1990201020202024Wells
2024484
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,944
+116%since 2000
from $10,639 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+8%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,600
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
54.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wells on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(541)
Black18.7%(144)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(424)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(333)
Black15.7%(76)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(69)
Diversity Score60.2%(291)
Diversity Score
60
+9%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.3%
−46.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wells, Texas?

Wells, Texas has about 484 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Wells, Texas expensive?

In Wells, Texas, the median home is worth about $140,600, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Wells, Texas?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wells, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wells, Texas?

About 42.1% of people in Wells, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wells, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wells, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 243 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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