| Wells, Minnesota | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| - Land | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 2,494 |
| - Density | 1,846.5/sq mi (713.0/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56097 |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-69106GR2 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653904GR3 |
Wells is a city located in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,494.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 2,494 people, 1,032 households, and 665 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,846.5 people per square mile (713.3/km²). There were 1,097 housing units at an average density of 812.2/sq mi (313.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.31% White, 0.04% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.17% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 4.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,032 households out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94. In the city the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $26,463, and the median income for a family was $38,523. Males had a median income of $27,969 versus $19,873 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,614. 9.8% of the population and 5.9% of families were below the poverty line. 7.4% of those under the age of 18 and 15.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Wells, Minnesota is also the home of the United South Central Rebels! The High School and Elementary Buildings are in Wells and about 500 kids total attend the two schools. Also the St.Casimir's Parocial School is in Wells as well, and about 180 kids attend there. The town also has a grocery store, Wells Marketplace Foods, Dairy Queen, Jake's Pizza, Wildcats Bar and Grill, a Public Library, multiple banks, hair salons, a movie theatre and many more local businesses. Wells, MN is also the home of Wells Kernals Days held every year in late August. The current mayor of Wells is David Jacobson.
