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Wells Independent School District
Wells Independent School District is a unified school district in Texas with a community population of 1,519. The median household income is $61,250 and the median age is 38.9.
1,519
Population
15
People / sq mi
$61,250
Median Income
38.9
Median Age
Wells Independent School District covers 102 sq mi of land at 15.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 49.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,250
Median Household Income
$29,485
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$85,900
Median Home Value
$540
Median Rent
77.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.1%
High School+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wells Independent School District serves a community with a population of 1,519 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Texas.
The median household income in Wells Independent School District is $61,250, with a per capita income of $29,485. The poverty rate is 14.9%.
Wells Independent School District is 80.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 49.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wells Independent School District, 85.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wells Independent School District is $85,900, with a median rent of $540. The homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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Data for Wells Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4844940).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.