Wells County, North Dakota
ND · FIPS 38103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,890 | — | #2,973 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,114 | -12.0% | #1,524 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.3 years | +19.0% | #555 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,500 | -59.4% | #2,777 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $648 | -44.3% | #2,945 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | -27.6% | #599 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wells County has a population of 3,890, making it the #2,973 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wells County is $66,114, ranking #1,524 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Wells County is $114,500 (-59.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $648/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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96.3% of residents in Wells County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% above the national rate.
About Wells County, North Dakota
Wells County, North Dakota has a total population of 3,890, making it the 2,973rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wells County is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wells County is $66,114, which ranks #1,524 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Wells County is $114,500, 59.4% below the national median. Renters in Wells County pay a median gross rent of $648 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wells County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.1 min.
Wells County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Wells County, North Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.