Wells, NV Demographics

A map of Wells's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	647	762	47.9%	61.6%
Hispanic	439	323	32.5%	26.1%
Native American/Other	122	84	9.0%	6.8%
Multiracial	98	59	7.2%	4.8%
Black	46	7	3.4%	0.6%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Wells, Nevada has an estimated population of 1,352, an increase from the 1,237 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.9% White, 32.5% Hispanic, 9.0% Native American/Other, 7.2% Multiracial, 3.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wells, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wells has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wells, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 65.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wells is ranked the 55th most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 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 was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wells's White Population

647 residents of Wells, or 47.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wells is slightly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Wells ranks 102nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells's White population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Wells's population has decreased from 61.6% to 47.9%.

Wells is more White than neighboring Lamoille (0% White). Wells is less White than neighboring Osino (55% White), Spring Creek (81.3% White), Montello (67.5% White), and Elko (60% White).

Wells's Black Population

46 residents of Wells, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wells is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Wells ranks 56th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells's Black population has grown by an estimated 557.1%. Black residents' share of Wells's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.4%.

Wells is more Black than neighboring Lamoille (0% Black), Osino (1.3% Black), Spring Creek (0.1% Black), Montello (0% Black), and Elko (1.1% Black).

Wells's Asian Population

0 residents of Wells, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wells is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Wells ranks 96th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wells's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wells is less Asian than neighboring Spring Creek (0.6% Asian), and Elko (2.8% Asian).

Wells's Hispanic Population

439 residents of Wells, or 32.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wells is slightly higher than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Wells ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Wells's population has increased from 26.1% to 32.5%.

Wells is more Hispanic than neighboring Lamoille (0% Hispanic), Spring Creek (10.6% Hispanic), Montello (0% Hispanic), and Elko (28.9% Hispanic). Wells is less Hispanic than neighboring Osino (41.6% Hispanic).

Wells's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of Wells, or 9.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wells is higher than in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Wells ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 45.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wells's population has increased from 6.8% to 9.0%.

Wells is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lamoille (0% Native American/Other), Osino (0% Native American/Other), Spring Creek (2% Native American/Other), Montello (0% Native American/Other), and Elko (3.8% Native American/Other).

Wells's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Wells, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wells is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Wells ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wells's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wells's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.2%.

Wells is more Multiracial than neighboring Lamoille (0% Multiracial), Osino (2.2% Multiracial), Spring Creek (5.4% Multiracial), and Elko (3.4% Multiracial). Wells is less Multiracial than neighboring Montello (32.5% 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.