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Wells

Vermont · 397 residents · 0.793 sq mi
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Wells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has grown 27% since 2011. Median home value is $146,900. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
397
+27%vs 2011
vs 313 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
501 / sq mi
+27%vs 2011
vs 395 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.3
+8%vs 2011
vs 48.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
293338383427472201020202024Wells
2024308
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,096
−13%vs 2011
vs $23,137 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.433 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $137,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $875 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−43.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.1% in 2011
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+11%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(380)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(30)
Diversity Score
7
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
−9%vs 2011
vs 35.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.8%
+9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Female
51.9%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wells, Vermont?

Wells, Vermont has about 397 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wells, Vermont?

The typical household in Wells, Vermont earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wells, Vermont expensive?

In Wells, Vermont, the median home is worth about $146,900, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Wells, Vermont?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wells, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wells, Vermont?

About 13.7% of people in Wells, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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