Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wells, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

484

Median Agei

31.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.8%333

Black

15.7%76

Two or More

14.3%69

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

38.5%111

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%19

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%50

Associate's Degree

1%3

Bachelor's Degree

3.1%9

Master's Degree

1.4%4

HS or Higher

68.1%

BA or Higher

4.5%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$140,600

Median Renti

$510

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.4%98

Renter-Occupied

54.6%118

Total Units

292

Homeownership

45.4%

Vacancy Rate

26%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%11

2000–2009

8.9%26

1990–1999

14.4%42

1980–1989

7.2%21

1970–1979

16.1%47

1960–1969

13.4%39

1950–1959

12.3%36

1940–1949

11%32

1939 or earlier

13%38

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.4%137

Utility Gas

18.5%40

Bottled/LP Gas

18.1%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$53,504

Per Capita Incomei

$22,944

Poverty Ratei

38%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

110

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Workforce

Total Employed

108

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

59(17.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73.7%Insured

26.3%Uninsured