Wells County's estimated 2026 population is 3,671 with a growth rate of -1.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wells County is the 29th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 4,192 and has seen a growth of -12.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.3 years
Female: 49.8 years
Male: 43.9 years
There are 2,980 adults, (1,040 of whom are seniors) in Wells County.
Female: 1,940 (49.9%)
Male: 1,950 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Wells County includes 95.06% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,698 | 95.06% |
| Two or more races | 148 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.23% |
Wells County's average per capita income is $47,708. Household income levels show a median of $66,114. The poverty rate stands at 9.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,406 | - |
| Families | $97,500 | $126,656 |
| Households | $66,114 | $96,130 |
| Non Families | $34,604 | $56,218 |
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