U.S. County · Profile

Wells County

3.9KTotal Population
3Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-23.93%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wells County has a population of 3,876 as of 2023. It is located in North Dakota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wells County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.7%3,748
Hispanic or Latino2.4%93
Two or More Races1.8%70
Some Other Race0.9%35
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%16
Asian0.3%12
Black or African American0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wells County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$59,732
19.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$41,957
9.5% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.8%
6.1% below national average
Median Age
49.7 years

Income & Poverty

$59,732Median Household Income
$41,957Per Capita Income
10.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$59,732$89,656
Families$88,810$116,941
Married-couple Families$88,810$99,467
Nonfamily Households$34,853$37,641

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wells County, North Dakota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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