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 $70,501 with a poverty rate of 36.16%. The median age in Wells is 30.6 years: 21.7 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 538 | 72.6% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 16.6% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 7.29% |
| Other race | 26 | 3.51% |
| 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 | 235 | 2.94 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 121 | 3.56 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 68 | 3.04 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Non Family | 41 | 0 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 5 | 2.6 | 0 | 100 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.94
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 | 112 | 27.18% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 8.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 1.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.97% |
| High School Graduate | 120 | 29.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 12.38% |
| Some College | 81 | 19.66% |
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 | 267 | 157 | 8 |
| Black | 81 | 66 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 12 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 81.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 7.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $85,603 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,431 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,000 | $73,295 | $34,931 |
| Some College | $60,208 | $72,841 | $34,861 |
$50,000
Average Earnings
$73,295
Average Male
$34,931
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.98% of Wells residents speak only English, while 11.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 167 | 39.48% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 72 | 100% |
| Other | 26 | 26 | 100% |
36.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.87%
Male Poverty Rate
43.26%
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 39.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 63.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.6% |
| High School | 16.98% |
| Some College | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 6.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,821 | $69,997 |
| Households | $64,250 | $70,501 |
| Married Families | $104,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $54,749 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 8.7% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
71.79%
Born in Wells
92.85%
Native Born
7.15%
Foreign Born
7.15%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
92.85% of Wells residents were born in the United States, with 71.79% having been born in Texas. 7.15% 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% |