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Wells

Texas · 853 residents · 1.915 sq mi
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Wells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,118. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $53,900. The poverty rate of 43.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
853
+11%since 2000
from 769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
445 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4226087939781K1990201020202024Wells
2024484
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,118
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,518 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,764
+105%since 2000
from $10,639 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(541)
Black18.7%(144)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(424)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(621)
Black13%(111)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(67)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score48.4%(413)
Diversity Score
48
−12%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.8%
−45.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wells, Texas?

Wells, Texas has about 853 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wells, Texas?

The typical household in Wells, Texas earns about $34,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wells, Texas expensive?

In Wells, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Wells, Texas?

About 7.6% 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 43.8% of people in Wells, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wells, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wells, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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