Wells, Minnesota facts for kids
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Wells
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Location of Wells, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.96 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,343 |
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(2019)
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2,169 |
| • Density | 1,109.46/sq mi (428.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56097
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-69106 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653904 |
| Website | www.CityOfWells.net |
Wells is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,343 at the 2010 census.
History
Wells was laid out in 1869. The city was named for J.W. Wells, father in law of Clark W. Thompson.
The city contains a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot and Lunchroom.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.99 square miles (5.15 km2), all of it land.
Minnesota State Highways 22 and 109 are two of the main routes in the city. Interstate 90 is located 6 miles south of Wells on Highway 22.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 661 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,208 | 82.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,017 | 67.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,755 | −13.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,894 | 7.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,795 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,127 | 18.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,475 | 16.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,897 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,791 | −3.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,777 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,465 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,494 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,343 | −6.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,169 | −7.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,343 people, 1,013 households, and 635 families living in the city. The population density was 1,177.4 inhabitants per square mile (454.6/km2). There were 1,133 housing units at an average density of 569.3 per square mile (219.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population.
There were 1,013 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Transportation
Land was purchased in 1964 to build an airport. The Wells Municipal Airport opened in August 1966.
Notable people
- Larry Buendorf, US Secret Service agent who subdued Squeaky Fromme. On the morning of September 5, 1975, Fromme went to Sacramento's Capitol Park (reportedly to plead with President Gerald Ford about the plight of the California redwoods) dressed in a nun-like red robe and armed with a Colt M1911 .45 semi-automatic pistol that she pointed at Ford. The pistol's magazine was loaded with four rounds, but there was no bullet in the firing chamber. She was immediately restrained by Buendorf.
- Remember L. H. Lord, businesman and Minnesota state legislator
- Gerald Dean Schultz, US Air Force Staff Sergeant 1948–1952. "Jerry" was a rawinsonde operator involved in Operation Ranger and witnessed five atomic tests. All the bombs were dropped by B-50D bombers and exploded in the open air over Frenchman Flat (Area 5) Nevada. He was commended on his duty and then sent on to Eniwetok Atoll for Operation Greenhouse and further testing of the atomic bomb.
- Carl W. Riddick, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the Second District of Montana
- Frederic Warde, printer, type and book designer.
See also
In Spanish: Wells (Minnesota) para niños
