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Wells Branch

Texas · 11,271 residents · 2.43 sq mi
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Wells Branch is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,934. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $119,200. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,271
+59%since 1990
from 7,094 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,638 / sq mi
+59%since 1990
from 2,919 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.5
+5%since 1990
from 28.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Wells Branch
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,934
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,523 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,664
+63%since 1990
from $16,988 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$119,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$756
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $399 in 1990
US average: $602
32.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 32.1% in 1990
67.1% rent
2.5
+5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(5,503)
Black9%(642)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(915)
Asian5%(354)
Diversity Score62.6%(4,442)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(6,966)
Black9.4%(1,062)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,880)
Asian9.5%(1,071)
Diversity Score68.7%(7,738)
69
+10%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.7%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 44.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 95.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.6%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wells Branch, Texas?

Wells Branch, Texas has about 11,271 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wells Branch, Texas?

The typical household in Wells Branch, Texas earns about $46,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wells Branch, Texas expensive?

In Wells Branch, Texas, the median home is worth about $119,200, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Wells Branch, Texas?

About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wells Branch, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wells Branch, Texas?

About 4.5% of people in Wells Branch, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wells Branch, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wells Branch, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,177 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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