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Wells Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 9,400
- Land Area (2000): 149.298 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 1.324 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 207
- Alias(es) (2003): WELLS
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 9,487 | 2003 | 9,889 | 2005 | 10,062 |
2002 | 9,544 | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | 10,089 |
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Houses (2000): 7,794
Wells Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Farm | 84 | 0.89% |
Rural, Non-farm | 9,316 | 99.11% |
Wells Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wells Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 2,698
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $75,829,000 / $15,632,000
Wells Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 4,439 | 4,237 | 202 | 4.55% | 47 |
1991 | 4,436 | 4,121 | 315 | 7.11% | 72 |
1992 | 4,426 | 4,103 | 323 | 7.29% | 74 |
1993 | 4,376 | 4,066 | 310 | 7.08% | 72 |
1994 | 4,395 | 4,111 | 284 | 6.46% | 66 |
1995 | 4,471 | 4,245 | 226 | 5.05% | 52 |
1996 | 4,680 | 4,452 | 228 | 4.88% | 50 |
1997 | 4,645 | 4,440 | 205 | 4.41% | 46 |
1998 | 4,635 | 4,457 | 178 | 3.84% | 40 |
1999 | 4,999 | 4,833 | 166 | 3.31% | 34 |
2000 | 5,489 | 5,326 | 163 | 2.97% | 30 |
2001 | 5,584 | 5,398 | 186 | 3.34% | 34 |
2002 | 5,758 | 5,512 | 246 | 4.27% | 43 |
2003 | 5,790 | 5,512 | 278 | 4.80% | 49 |
2004 | 5,869 | 5,621 | 248 | 4.23% | 43 |
2005 | 5,955 | 5,692 | 263 | 4.42% | 45 |
2006 | 6,063 | 5,827 | 237 | 3.90% | 40 |
2007 | 6,099 | 5,850 | 248 | 4.07% | 41 |
2008 | 6,198 | 5,903 | 295 | 4.76% | 48 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 5,755 | 5,306 | 449 | 7.80% | 78 |
Feb 2008 | 5,688 | 5,301 | 387 | 6.80% | 68 |
Mar 2008 | 5,703 | 5,330 | 373 | 6.54% | 65 |
Apr 2008 | 5,876 | 5,623 | 253 | 4.31% | 43 |
May 2008 | 6,106 | 5,859 | 247 | 4.05% | 40 |
Jun 2008 | 6,526 | 6,270 | 256 | 3.92% | 39 |
Jul 2008 | 6,902 | 6,653 | 249 | 3.61% | 36 |
Aug 2008 | 6,826 | 6,606 | 220 | 3.22% | 32 |
Sep 2008 | 6,404 | 6,183 | 221 | 3.45% | 35 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Wells Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 302 | 12.27% |
2. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 247 | 10.04% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 167 | 6.79% |
4. | Educational Services | 121 | 4.92% |
5. | Printing and Related Manufacturing | 90 | 3.66% |
6. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 89 | 3.62% |
7. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 75 | 3.05% |
8. | Health Care | 64 | 2.60% |
9. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 64 | 2.60% |
10. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 62 | 2.52% |
11. | Food and Beverage Stores | 60 | 2.44% |
12. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 56 | 2.28% |
13. | Repair and Maintenance | 54 | 2.19% |
14. | Public Administration | 53 | 2.15% |
15. | Finance and Insurance | 52 | 2.11% |
16. | Utilities | 51 | 2.07% |
17. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 49 | 1.99% |
18. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 47 | 1.91% |
19. | Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing | 42 | 1.71% |
20. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 42 | 1.71% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 430 | 18.25% |
2. | Health Care | 279 | 11.84% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 245 | 10.40% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 134 | 5.69% |
5. | Finance and Insurance | 119 | 5.05% |
6. | Public Administration | 84 | 3.57% |
7. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 74 | 3.14% |
8. | Food and Beverage Stores | 71 | 3.01% |
9. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 65 | 2.76% |
10. | Social Assistance | 65 | 2.76% |
11. | Printing and Related Manufacturing | 62 | 2.63% |
12. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 50 | 2.12% |
13. | Department and Other General Stores | 48 | 2.04% |
14. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 46 | 1.95% |
15. | Personal and Laundry Services | 40 | 1.70% |
16. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 37 | 1.57% |
17. | Other Direct Selling Estab | 35 | 1.49% |
18. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 33 | 1.40% |
19. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 33 | 1.40% |
20. | Construction | 33 | 1.40% |
Wells Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 177 | 7.19% |
2. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 123 | 5.00% |
3. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 122 | 4.96% |
4. | Other Management Occupations | 114 | 4.63% |
5. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 97 | 3.94% |
6. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 89 | 3.62% |
7. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 79 | 3.21% |
8. | Other Production Occupations | 75 | 3.05% |
9. | Carpenters | 68 | 2.76% |
10. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 67 | 2.72% |
11. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 66 | 2.68% |
12. | Vehicle Mechanics | 62 | 2.52% |
13. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 59 | 2.40% |
14. | Other Construction Trades | 58 | 2.36% |
15. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 57 | 2.32% |
16. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 57 | 2.32% |
17. | Cashiers | 56 | 2.28% |
18. | Plant and System Operators | 54 | 2.19% |
19. | Engineers | 46 | 1.87% |
20. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 43 | 1.75% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 186 | 7.89% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 185 | 7.85% |
3. | Secretaries and Admins | 152 | 6.45% |
4. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 112 | 4.75% |
5. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 98 | 4.16% |
6. | Other Office and Admin Support | 93 | 3.95% |
7. | Registered Nurses | 77 | 3.27% |
8. | Other Production Occupations | 71 | 3.01% |
9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 69 | 2.93% |
10. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 66 | 2.80% |
11. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 65 | 2.76% |
12. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 64 | 2.72% |
13. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 56 | 2.38% |
14. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 55 | 2.33% |
15. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 55 | 2.33% |
16. | Cashiers | 52 | 2.21% |
17. | Other Personal Care, Not child care | 50 | 2.12% |
18. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 45 | 1.91% |
19. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 41 | 1.74% |
20. | Waiters and Waitresses | 41 | 1.74% |
Wells Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 4,146 | 53.98% |
15-35 hours | 1,137 | 14.80% |
1-14 hours | 134 | 1.74% |
No regular hours | 2,264 | 29.48% |
Wells Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 204 | 4.59% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 119 | 2.68% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 183 | 4.12% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 465 | 10.47% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 589 | 13.27% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 695 | 15.65% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 667 | 15.02% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 544 | 12.25% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 246 | 5.54% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 131 | 2.95% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 75 | 1.69% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 13 | 0.29% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 291 | 6.55% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 218 | 4.91% |
Wells Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 238 | 5.36% |
5-9 | 314 | 7.07% |
10-14 | 614 | 13.83% |
15-19 | 661 | 14.89% |
20-24 | 625 | 14.08% |
25-29 | 204 | 4.59% |
30-34 | 639 | 14.39% |
35-39 | 336 | 7.57% |
40-44 | 278 | 6.26% |
45-59 | 256 | 5.77% |
60-89 | 128 | 2.88% |
At least 90 | 147 | 3.31% |
Wells Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 2,656 | 59.82% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 1,253 | 28.22% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 256 | 5.77% |
At least 60 | 9 | 0.20% | 266 | 5.99% |
Wells Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 7 | 0.15% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 433 | 9.24% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 3,817 | 81.46% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 35 | 0.75% |
Public transportation | 9 | 0.19% |
Walked | 139 | 2.97% |
Worked at home | 246 | 5.25% |
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Wells Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 3,995 (9,399 people)
Families (2000): 2,678 (7,702 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 1,238
People at same address in 1995: 5,472
Wells Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 265 | 6.63% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 163 | 4.08% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 217 | 5.43% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 273 | 6.83% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 243 | 6.08% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 301 | 7.53% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 295 | 7.38% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 179 | 4.48% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 273 | 6.83% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 440 | 11.01% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 417 | 10.44% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 501 | 12.54% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 203 | 5.08% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 85 | 2.13% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 97 | 2.43% |
$200,000 or more | 43 | 1.08% |
Wells Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,052 | 26.27% |
Family, 2 people | 1,395 | 34.84% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 232 | 5.79% |
Family, 3 people | 575 | 14.36% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 22 | 0.55% |
Family, 4 people | 445 | 11.11% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 7 | 0.17% |
Family, 5 people | 202 | 5.04% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 1 | 0.02% |
Family, 6 people | 51 | 1.27% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 7 or more people | 22 | 0.55% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Wells Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 3,037 | 26.69% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 2,068 | 18.17% |
Public Assistance | 56 | 0.49% |
Retirement | 890 | 7.82% |
Self Employment | 571 | 5.02% |
Social Security | 1,240 | 10.90% |
Supplemental Security | 98 | 0.86% |
Wage / Salary | 2,917 | 25.63% |
Other | 503 | 4.42% |
Wells Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 1,455 | 62.39% |
With children under 18 | 877 | 37.61% |
Wells Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 370 | 9.82% |
Married | 2,427 | 64.45% |
Never Married | 870 | 23.10% |
Widowed | 99 | 2.63% |
Wells Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 509 | 12.64% |
Married | 2,321 | 57.62% |
Never Married | 796 | 19.76% |
Widowed | 402 | 9.98% |
Wells Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wells Education Information Back to top
Wells Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 210 | 2.83% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 466 | 6.28% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 2,355 | 31.73% |
Some college, no degree | 1,799 | 24.24% |
Associate degree | 578 | 7.79% |
Bachelors degree | 1,372 | 18.48% |
Graduate or professional degree | 643 | 8.66% |
Wells Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 33 | 0.35% | 80 | 0.85% | 113 | 1.20% |
Kindergarten | 52 | 0.55% | 0 | 0.00% | 52 | 0.55% |
Grades 1-4 | 403 | 4.29% | 33 | 0.35% | 436 | 4.64% |
Grades 5-8 | 652 | 6.94% | 13 | 0.14% | 665 | 7.07% |
Grades 9-12 | 440 | 4.68% | 72 | 0.77% | 512 | 5.45% |
Undergrad college | 194 | 2.06% | 49 | 0.52% | 243 | 2.59% |
Graduate or professional school | 73 | 0.78% | 0 | 0.00% | 73 | 0.78% |
Total | 1,847 | 19.65% | 247 | 2.63% | 2,094 | 22.28% |
Wells Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wells Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 313
Wells Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Wells Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 8,895 | 94.63% |
Below Poverty Level | 505 | 5.37% |
Wells Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wells Criminal Information Back to top
Wells Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 0.632 | 0.316 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.949 | 0.000 | 4.533 | 16.444 | 0.632 | 21.609 |
2002 | 0.419 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.314 | 0.733 | 0.000 | 7.020 | 17.288 | 0.629 | 24.937 |
2003 | 0.303 | 0.202 | 0.000 | 0.303 | 0.809 | 0.000 | 2.225 | 19.112 | 1.011 | 22.348 |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | 0.398 | 0.099 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.497 | 0.000 | 2.982 | 16.200 | 0.199 | 19.380 |
2006 | 0.793 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.099 | 0.892 | 0.000 | 3.667 | 18.039 | 0.892 | 22.599 |
2007 | 0.296 | 0.099 | 0.099 | 0.099 | 0.592 | 0.296 | 3.550 | 13.705 | 0.197 | 17.452 |
Wells Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 8 | 23 |
2005 | 8 | 23 |
2006 | 8 | 23 |
2007 | 6 | 20 |
Wells Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2001 | 214 |
2002 | 245 |
Wells Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Wells Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 988 | 10.51% |
10-19 Years | 1,160 | 12.34% |
20-29 Years | 779 | 8.29% |
30-39 Years | 1,275 | 13.56% |
40-49 Years | 1,643 | 17.48% |
50-59 Years | 1,459 | 15.52% |
60-69 Years | 1,027 | 10.93% |
70-79 Years | 719 | 7.65% |
80-89 Years | 312 | 3.32% |
90+ Years | 38 | 0.40% |
Wells Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 4,575 | 48.67% |
Female | 4,825 | 51.33% |
Wells Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 9,191 | 97.78% |
Multiracial | 63 | 0.67% |
Hispanic/Latino | 60 | 0.64% |
Asian | 45 | 0.48% |
Amerindian | 19 | 0.20% |
African-American | 16 | 0.17% |
Other Race | 5 | 0.05% |
Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Wells Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | English | 2,045 | 20.58% |
2. | Irish | 1,648 | 16.59% |
3. | French Non-Basque | 1,093 | 11.00% |
4. | French Canadian | 803 | 8.08% |
5. | German | 698 | 7.03% |
6. | United States Or American | 676 | 6.80% |
7. | Italian | 617 | 6.21% |
8. | Scottish | 513 | 5.16% |
9. | Polish | 342 | 3.44% |
10. | Scotch Irish | 182 | 1.83% |
Wells Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 8,383 | 93.44% |
2. | French | 290 | 3.23% |
3. | German | 98 | 1.09% |
4. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 54 | 0.60% |
5. | Italian | 41 | 0.46% |
6. | Polish | 25 | 0.28% |
7. | Vietnamese | 21 | 0.23% |
8. | African | 20 | 0.22% |
9. | Greek | 18 | 0.20% |
10. | Other Indo European | 8 | 0.09% |
Wells Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 9,127 | 97.10% |
Naturalized immigrant | 206 | 2.19% |
Not a citizen | 67 | 0.71% |
Wells Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wells Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wells Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
04090 |