Wells Branch is a CDP located in Travis County Texas. Wells Branch has a 2024 population of 14,244. Wells Branch is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 13.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,512 in 2020.
The average household income in Wells Branch is $83,666 with a poverty rate of 18.37%. The median age in Wells Branch is 34.9 years: 35.9 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wells Branch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,576 | 54.34% |
| Black or African American | 2,201 | 15.79% |
| Two or more races | 2,177 | 15.62% |
| Asian | 1,144 | 8.21% |
| Other race | 668 | 4.79% |
| Native American | 175 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,989 | 1.99 | 28.1 | 71.9 |
| Non Family | 3,560 | 1.19 | 15.1 | 84.9 |
| Married | 2,579 | 2.82 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Female | 560 | 2.99 | 21.3 | 78.8 |
| Male | 290 | 2.64 | 12.4 | 87.6 |
2.74
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
28.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 1.88% |
| Associates Degree | 492 | 4.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,172 | 30.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,594 | 15.55% |
| High School Graduate | 2,356 | 22.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 356 | 3.47% |
| Some College | 2,091 | 20.39% |
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 | 4,753 | 4,671 | 2,454 |
| Hispanic | 2,701 | 2,354 | 1,136 |
| Black | 1,631 | 1,614 | 406 |
| 2+ Races | 1,391 | 1,094 | 727 |
| Asian | 866 | 794 | 603 |
| Other Race | 495 | 495 | 191 |
| Native American | 67 | 67 | 67 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,727 | $65,338 | $66,528 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,998 | $80,500 | $67,579 |
| High School Graduate | $31,533 | $23,597 | $37,077 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,006 | $0 | $26,433 |
| Overall | $49,470 | $52,940 | $46,091 |
| Some College | $45,471 | $47,263 | $34,479 |
$49,470
Average Earnings
$52,940
Average Male
$46,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.47% of Wells Branch residents speak only English, while 32.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,026 | 1,126 | 18.69% |
| Hispanic | 4,247 | 745 | 17.54% |
| Black | 2,201 | 638 | 28.99% |
| Multiple | 2,177 | 146 | 6.71% |
| Asian | 1,144 | 108 | 9.44% |
| Native | 175 | 67 | 38.29% |
| Other | 668 | 38 | 5.69% |
18.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.11%
Male Poverty Rate
17.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wells Branch is Native, with 38.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wells Branch is Other, with 5.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.84% |
| Some College | 12.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 64.86% |
| Male Employed | 11.05% |
| Female Employed | 7.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,471 | $105,811 |
| Households | $59,992 | $83,666 |
| Married Families | $112,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,051 | $59,674 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
966
Number of Veterans
954
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 474 |
| First Gulf War | 413 |
| Vietnam | 240 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 357 |
| 65 to 74 | 211 |
| 18 to 34 | 190 |
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 75+ | 78 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 523 | 8.36% |
| Black | 326 | 17.64% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 2.58% |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 4.44% |
| Other Race | 26 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 20 | 2.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.2%
Labor Force Participation
75.3%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
44.34%
Born in Wells Branch
77.3%
Native Born
22.7%
Foreign Born
13.96%
Non Citizen
8.74%
Naturalized
77.3% of Wells Branch residents were born in the United States, with 44.34% having been born in Texas. 13.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,244 | 151 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 14,093 | 152 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 13,941 | 104 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 13,837 | 1,325 | 10.59% |
| 2020 | 12,512 | 336 | 2.76% |
| 2019 | 12,176 | -51 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 12,227 | -204 | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 12,431 | 186 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 12,245 | 231 | 1.92% |
| 2015 | 12,014 | 162 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 11,852 | -296 | -2.44% |
| 2013 | 12,148 | 107 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 12,041 | 437 | 3.77% |
| 2011 | 11,604 | -516 | -4.26% |
| 2010 | 12,120 | 0 | 0% |