Wells County, North Dakota
Located in North Dakota, Wells County has a population of 3,890 residents and a median age of 46.3 years, making it the #2,973 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.1%. The median home value is $114,500, and the median household income is $66,114, which is 12% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Wells County, 21.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 35.6% below the national average, ranking #1,697 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Wells County is 80.0 years. 14.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.6% of adults in Wells County smoke , 37.9% are obese , and 24.0% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
14.6% of children in Wells County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 16.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Child Poverty Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Wells County is 76.7%. The mean commute time is 16.1 min, which is 41.7% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Wells County voted Republican with a margin of 62.9%. The vote was 18.1% Dem / 81% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.8 toward Republicans .
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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.