Wells County, North Dakota

Total Population: 3,942

County Seat: Fessenden

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Median Home Value

$106,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,346

Across all households

Median Age

47.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.6%
Two or More Races2.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Other Race0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.4%

65 Years and Over

25.6%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

5.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,346

Mean Household Income

$90,709

Per Capita Income

$42,252

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$106,400

Median Rent

$630/mo

Total Housing Units

2,250

Owner-Occupied

73.5%

Renter-Occupied

26.5%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Married Couple Households

46.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.8%

Average Household Size

2.12

Broadband Internet Access

81.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 38103.