Wells County, North Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 3,830 with a growth rate of -1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wells County, North Dakota is the 28th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 4,192 and has seen a growth of -8.64% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,600 | -46 | -1.26% |
| 2028 | 3,646 | -46 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 3,692 | -46 | -1.23% |
| 2026 | 3,738 | -46 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 3,784 | -46 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 3,830 | -46 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 3,876 | -46 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 3,922 | 19 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 3,903 | -69 | -1.74% |
| 2020 | 3,972 | 178 | 4.69% |
| 2019 | 3,794 | -101 | -2.59% |
| 2018 | 3,895 | -98 | -2.45% |
| 2017 | 3,993 | -59 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 4,052 | -42 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 4,094 | -29 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 4,123 | -25 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 4,148 | -87 | -2.05% |
| 2012 | 4,235 | 37 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 4,198 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 4,192 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 5,864 | -1,115 | -15.98% |
| 1980 | 6,979 | -868 | -11.06% |
| 1970 | 7,847 | -1,390 | -15.05% |
| 1960 | 9,237 | -1,180 | -11.33% |
| 1950 | 10,417 | -781 | -6.97% |
| 1940 | 11,198 | -2,087 | -15.71% |
| 1930 | 13,285 | 328 | 2.53% |
| 1920 | 12,957 | 1,143 | 9.67% |
| 1910 | 11,814 | 3,504 | 42.17% |
| 1900 | 8,310 | 7,098 | 585.64% |
| 1890 | 1,212 | -2,388 | -66.33% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,857 | 96.67% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 1.78% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,800 | 2.16 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Married | 838 | 2.99 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Non Family | 798 | 1.05 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Female | 139 | 3.15 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Male | 25 | 4.16 | 56 | 44 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
74.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 4.11% |
| Associates Degree | 295 | 10.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 527 | 18.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 3.21% |
| High School Graduate | 1,081 | 37.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 4.74% |
| Some College | 620 | 21.61% |
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 | 2,750 | 2,506 | 608 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 40 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 11 |
| Other Race | 23 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,000 | $66,944 | $50,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,028 | $0 | $48,523 |
| High School Graduate | $36,466 | $51,875 | $24,193 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,172 | $81,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,440 | $55,185 | $29,483 |
| Some College | $32,292 | $57,083 | $29,135 |
$42,440
Average Earnings
$55,185
Average Male
$29,483
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.53% of Wells County, North Dakota residents speak only English, while 2.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,704 | 299 | 8.07% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 72 | 86.75% |
| Multiple | 70 | 39 | 55.71% |
| Other | 23 | 9 | 39.13% |
| Native | 14 | 5 | 35.71% |
10.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.5%
Male Poverty Rate
12.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wells County, North Dakota is Hispanic, with 86.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wells County, North Dakota is White, with 8.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.99% |
| High School | 13.13% |
| Some College | 7.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.9% |
| Female Employed | 8.81% |
| Male Employed | 5.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,810 | $116,941 |
| Households | $59,732 | $89,656 |
| Married Families | $101,923 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,853 | $53,101 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
220
Number of Veterans
195
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 81 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 7.18% |
| Other Race | 4 | 17.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
80.28%
Born in Wells County, North Dakota
99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
99.4% of Wells County, North Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 80.28% having been born in North Dakota. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.