Demographics & People — Wells, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,317 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
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| Median Age | 46.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,110 |
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| Family Households | 633 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1481 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,088 |
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| Black or African American | 30 |
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| Asian | 18 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 131 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,004 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 543 |
| Other groups | 327 |
| Irish | 231 |
| Norwegian | 206 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 161 |
| Polish | 156 |
| English | 153 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 118 |
| Swedish | 86 |
Language
| English Only | 2,087 |
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| Spanish | 49 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,147 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 231 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,795 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wells, Minnesota.
