Wells, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Wells, Wisconsin
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Location of Wells, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
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| • Total | 529 |
| • Density | 14.8/sq mi (5.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-85150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584395 |
Wells is a small town located in Monroe County, Wisconsin. In the year 2000, about 529 people lived there. Part of the community called Farmers Valley is also in Wells. The town got its name from James Wells, who was an important early settler and the first leader of the town.
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About Wells, Wisconsin
Wells is a town in the state of Wisconsin, USA. It is known for its quiet, rural setting. The town plays a role in the local government and community life of Monroe County.
Where is Wells Located?
Wells is in the western part of Monroe County. It is part of the beautiful landscape of Wisconsin. The town covers an area of about 35.7 square miles (92.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People of Wells
In 2000, the town of Wells had 529 residents. This means there were about 14.8 people living in each square mile. There were 180 households and 149 families living in the town at that time.
Who Lives in Wells?
Most of the people in Wells are White. A very small number are Asian or from two or more races. About 1.89% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Wells are families. About 40.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (68.9%) were married couples. About 13.3% of homes were single individuals. Only a small number of people (3.3%) lived alone and were 65 or older.
The average household in Wells had about 2.94 people. The average family had about 3.19 people.
Age Groups in Wells
The population of Wells includes people of all ages. About 28.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many young people live in the town. About 9.5% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Wells was 36 years old.
For every 100 females, there were about 111.6 males in the town. This shows there were slightly more males than females.
See also
In Spanish: Wells (Wisconsin) para niños
