Wells, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Elko County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,184
Population
172/sq mi density
$75,962
Median Income
$26,343 per capita
$213,500
Home Value
$225,156 Zillow
$977
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,962 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,500 home value, $977/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,184
Census 2023
Population Density
172
per square mile
Land Area
6.9
square miles (17.9 km²)
Median Age
38.2 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 29.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
65%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
29.7%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85.8%
Spanish
10.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.8%
Veterans
8.6%
43% above US avg (6%)
Disability
11.3%
13% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.9%
20% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.414
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,184 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 172 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.0% |
| Female | 53.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 85.8% |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.8% |
| Veterans | 8.6% |
| Disability | 11.3% |
| Health Insurance | 93.1% |
| Uninsured | 6.9% |
| Broadband Access | 94.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.414 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |