Wells Branch, TX Demographics

A map of Wells Branch's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,427	5,497	40.1%	39.3%
Hispanic	4,235	4,365	31.3%	31.2%
Black	2,020	2,426	14.9%	17.3%
Asian	1,044	1,039	7.7%	7.4%
Multiracial	723	561	5.3%	4.0%
Native American/Other	74	112	0.5%	0.8%

Wells Branch, Texas has an estimated population of 13,523, a decrease from the 14,000 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.1% White, 31.3% Hispanic, 14.9% Black, 7.7% Asian, 5.3% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wells Branch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wells Branch is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wells Branch, that probability was 71.1% in 2020 and 71.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wells Branch is ranked the 222nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wells Branch was ranked the 208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wells Branch's White Population

5,427 residents of Wells Branch, or 40.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wells Branch is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Wells Branch ranks 1185th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells Branch's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Wells Branch's population has increased from 39.3% to 40.1%.

Wells Branch is more White than neighboring Pflugerville (34.5% White). Wells Branch is less White than neighboring Round Rock (45.9% White), Brushy Creek (56% White), Cedar Park (55.7% White), and Austin (47% White).

Wells Branch's Black Population

2,020 residents of Wells Branch, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wells Branch is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Wells Branch ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells Branch's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Wells Branch's population has decreased from 17.3% to 14.9%.

Wells Branch is more Black than neighboring Round Rock (11% Black), Brushy Creek (6.4% Black), Cedar Park (3.8% Black), and Austin (7.3% Black). Wells Branch is less Black than neighboring Pflugerville (17.5% Black).

Wells Branch's Asian Population

1,044 residents of Wells Branch, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wells Branch is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Wells Branch ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells Branch's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Wells Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

Wells Branch is less Asian than neighboring Pflugerville (9.3% Asian), Round Rock (8.1% Asian), Brushy Creek (11.6% Asian), Cedar Park (16.7% Asian), and Austin (9% Asian).

Wells Branch's Hispanic Population

4,235 residents of Wells Branch, or 31.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wells Branch is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wells Branch ranks 898th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells Branch's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wells Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 31.3%.

Wells Branch is more Hispanic than neighboring Round Rock (29.7% Hispanic), Brushy Creek (19% Hispanic), and Cedar Park (17.9% Hispanic). Wells Branch is less Hispanic than neighboring Pflugerville (33.5% Hispanic), and Austin (31.9% Hispanic).

Wells Branch's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Wells Branch, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wells Branch is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Wells Branch ranks 663rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells Branch's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wells Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Wells Branch is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brushy Creek (0.3% Native American/Other). Wells Branch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pflugerville (0.7% Native American/Other), Round Rock (1.2% Native American/Other), Cedar Park (1.1% Native American/Other), and Austin (0.6% Native American/Other).

Wells Branch's Multiracial Population

723 residents of Wells Branch, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wells Branch is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Wells Branch ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells Branch's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Wells Branch's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.3%.

Wells Branch is more Multiracial than neighboring Pflugerville (4.6% Multiracial), Round Rock (4.2% Multiracial), Cedar Park (4.9% Multiracial), and Austin (4.3% Multiracial). Wells Branch is less Multiracial than neighboring Brushy Creek (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.