Wells is a city located in Elko County Nevada. Wells has a 2024 population of 1,244. Wells is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,242 in 2020.
The average household income in Wells is $78,768 with a poverty rate of 30.15%. The median age in Wells is 38.2 years: 33.4 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 770 | 65.03% |
| Two or more races | 222 | 18.75% |
| Native American | 129 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 3.38% |
| Other race | 21 | 1.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 344 | 3.42 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 157 | 5.5 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Non Family | 118 | 1.11 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 54 | 2.83 | 24.1 | 75.9 |
| Male | 15 | 1.87 | 0 | 100 |
4.55
Average Family Size
3.42
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 6.96% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 5.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 8.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 1.55% |
| High School Graduate | 199 | 25.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 175 | 22.55% |
| Some College | 225 | 28.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 424 | 277 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 187 | 117 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 142 | 94 | 0 |
| Native American | 61 | 61 | 5 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $54,375 | $67,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $66,103 | $16,240 |
| Overall | $30,433 | $55,750 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$30,433
Average Earnings
$55,750
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.78% of Wells residents speak only English, while 14.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 598 | 185 | 30.94% |
| Hispanic | 352 | 65 | 18.47% |
| Multiple | 222 | 56 | 25.23% |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 100% |
| Native | 129 | 11 | 8.53% |
30.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.65%
Male Poverty Rate
38.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wells is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wells is Native, with 8.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 67.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.57% |
| High School | 22.61% |
| Some College | 17.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 47% |
| Male Employed | 16.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,235 | $95,149 |
| Households | $75,962 | $78,768 |
| Married Families | $94,453 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $34,681 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 8.42% |
| Native American | 24 | 39.34% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 6.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.83%
Born in Wells
93.16%
Native Born
6.84%
Foreign Born
1.27%
Non Citizen
5.57%
Naturalized
93.16% of Wells residents were born in the United States, with 30.83% having been born in Nevada. 1.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,248 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2028 | 1,247 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2027 | 1,246 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,246 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2025 | 1,245 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2024 | 1,244 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,244 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,246 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 1,242 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,242 | -12 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 1,254 | 6 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 1,248 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 1,249 | 6 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 1,243 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 1,246 | -39 | -3.04% |
| 2014 | 1,285 | -18 | -1.38% |
| 2013 | 1,303 | 6 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 1,297 | 19 | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 1,278 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,276 | 0 | 0% |