Wells, NV Demographics

A map of Wells's Population by Race

Wells, Nevada had a population of 1,237 in 2020. It was 61.6% White, 0.6% Black, 0.2% Asian, 26.1% Hispanic, 6.8% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wells, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 133 places in Nevada, Wells is the 57th most populous. 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's White Population

762 residents of Wells identify as White, or 61.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Wells larger than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Wells is ranked #102 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wells is more White than neighboring Oasis (0% White). Wells is less White than neighboring Lamoille (95.4% White), Osino (71.6% White), Spring Creek (82.6% White), and Montello (83.3% White).

Wells's Black Population

7 residents of Wells identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wells slightly less than the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Wells is ranked #55 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wells is more Black than neighboring Oasis (0% Black), Lamoille (0% Black), and Spring Creek (0.2% Black). Wells is less Black than neighboring Osino (0.9% Black), and Montello (1.5% Black).

Wells's Asian Population

2 residents of Wells identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wells slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Wells is ranked #95 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wells is more Asian than neighboring Oasis (0% Asian), Lamoille (0% Asian), Osino (0% Asian), and Montello (0% Asian). Wells is less Asian than neighboring Spring Creek (0.5% Asian).

Wells's Hispanic Population

323 residents of Wells identify as Hispanic, or 26.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wells roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Wells is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wells is more Hispanic than neighboring Lamoille (3.8% Hispanic), Osino (20.7% Hispanic), Spring Creek (10.2% Hispanic), and Montello (9.1% Hispanic). Wells is less Hispanic than neighboring Oasis (50% Hispanic).

Wells's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Wells identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wells roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Wells is ranked #14 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wells is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lamoille (0% Native American/Other), Osino (5.8% Native American/Other), Spring Creek (1.6% Native American/Other), and Montello (4.5% Native American/Other). Wells is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oasis (25% Native American/Other).

Wells's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Wells identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wells roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Wells is ranked #61 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wells is more Multiracial than neighboring Lamoille (0.8% Multiracial), Osino (1% Multiracial), and Montello (1.5% Multiracial). Wells is less Multiracial than neighboring Oasis (25% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.