Wells County, North Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wells County
- State
- North Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 38103
- State FIPS
- 38
- County FIPS
- 103
Geography
- Land Area
- 1270.53 sq mi
- Water Area
- 19.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1290.29 sq mi
- Latitude
- 47.580851
- Longitude
- -99.682213
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 3,879
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,968
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,859 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 0.6% |
| White | 3,735 | 96.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,957 | 99.6% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.4% |
| White | 2,873 | 96.8% |
| Black | 16 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 3,890
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,061
- Poverty Rate
- 8.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 346
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,698 | 95.1% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,699
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 213 | 7.9% |
| Republican | 1,697 | 62.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 789 | 29.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,304 | 48.3% |
| Female | 1,385 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,159 | 80.0% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,669
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,330 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 53.8% |
| Black | 1 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 12 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 804 | 61.7% |
| Female | 858 | 61.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 908 (33.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 590 (21.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,209
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $114,211
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $642
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 65.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.