Wells is a town located in Cherokee County Texas. Wells has a 2024 population of 886. Wells is currently growing at a rate of 0.8% annually and its population has increased by 3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 856 in 2020.
The average household income in Wells is $82,167 with a poverty rate of 33.95%. The median age in Wells is 31.9 years: 27.5 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 575 | 74.29% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 15.63% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 8.14% |
| Other race | 15 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 254 | 2.84 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 137 | 3.43 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 66 | 3.03 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Non Family | 51 | 0 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 23.01% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 11.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 2.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.65% |
| High School Graduate | 131 | 28.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 9.03% |
| Some College | 115 | 24.73% |
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 | 336 | 228 | 13 |
| Black | 85 | 67 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 12 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 78.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 11.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,917 | $27,917 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $83,095 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,385 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,906 | $58,563 | $32,240 |
| Some College | $42,292 | $59,125 | $32,292 |
$43,906
Average Earnings
$58,563
Average Male
$32,240
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.47% of Wells residents speak only English, while 10.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 475 | 182 | 38.32% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 55 | 100% |
| Other | 15 | 15 | 100% |
33.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.1%
Male Poverty Rate
38.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wells is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wells is White, with 38.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 43.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.01% |
| Some College | 22.67% |
| High School | 19.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 17.19% |
| Male Employed | 13.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,922 | $84,560 |
| Households | $63,182 | $82,167 |
| Married Families | $98,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,469 | $51,049 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 9.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
4%
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
74.68%
Born in Wells
95.35%
Native Born
4.65%
Foreign Born
4.65%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.35% of Wells residents were born in the United States, with 74.68% having been born in Texas. 4.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 924 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 2028 | 917 | 8 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 909 | 8 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 901 | 7 | 0.78% |
| 2025 | 894 | 8 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 886 | 7 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 879 | 10 | 1.15% |
| 2022 | 869 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 871 | 15 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 856 | 77 | 9.88% |
| 2019 | 779 | -8 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 787 | -9 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 796 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 799 | -8 | -0.99% |
| 2015 | 807 | 22 | 2.8% |
| 2014 | 785 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 788 | -5 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 793 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 795 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 791 | 0 | 0% |