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Wells (NV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Wells, Nevada

StateNevada
Land Area (mi²)6.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)177.4/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.49% (-6)
Growth Since 202012.28% (134)
Rank in State57th
Rank in Country13747th

The population of Wells, NV in 2022 is estimated to be 1,225. This is a decrease of -0.49% (-6 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Wells by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Wells by Age

Wells Population Pyramid 2022
Wells Median Age
45.8
Total
45.6
Male
54.5
Female
Wells Sex Ratio
52.52%
573
Male
47.48%
518
Female
Wells Age Dependency Ratio
31
Old Age Dependency Ratio
22
Child Dependency Ratio
Wells Adults
934
Adults
(221 of whom are seniors) in Wells.

Population of Wells by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Wells

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 39.87%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 41.71%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 37.84%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Wells

While the overall poverty rate of Wells is 39.87%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (37.84%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (41.71%).

Poverty Rate of Wells by Employment Status and Sex

46.36%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
50.66%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Wells by Education

56.98%
Less Than 9th Grade
24.57%
High School
26.67%
Some College
74.15%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Wells

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Wells

The most common language spoken in Wells is English, with 88.14% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 9.43% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Wells by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Wells, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Wells by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree60.69%
Bachelors Degree19922.85%
Associates Degree667.58%
Some College18921.7%
High School Graduate23226.64%
9th to 12th Grade374.25%
Less Than 9th Grade14216.3%

Earnings Statistics of Wells by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$13,737

Average Earnings

$0

Average Male

$14,439

Average Female