Wells County, North Dakota
Wells County: County in North Dakota, United States
About
Wells County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,207 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,709 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fessenden. The county was created 151 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Wells County
| Population : | 3,709 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| Different from : | Wells County |
| Area : | 1290 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.5% |
| Capital : | Fessenden |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:31:18 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wells County is located at 47°35'15"N 99°39'39"W (47.5875300, -99.6609500). It has 7 neighbors: Benson County, Eddy County, Foster County, Kidder County, Stutsman County, Pierce County and Sheridan County.
Wells County map
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The largest city of Wells County is Harvey with a population of 1,587. Other cities include, Fessenden population 420, Bowdon population 115, Hurdsfield population 73 and Cathay population 48. See all Wells County cities & populated places.
Wells County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wells County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 1,587 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Fessenden | 420 | City in North Dakota |
| Bowdon | 115 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Hurdsfield | 73 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Cathay | 48 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Heimdal | 48 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Dover | 42 | Township in Griggs County, North Dakota |
| Bremen | 40 | Unincorporated community in Wells County, North Dakota, United States |
| Sykeston | 38 | Township in Wells County, North Dakota |
| Chaseley | 33 | Township in Wells County, North Dakota |
| Manfred | 33 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Hamberg | 20 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Wells County
Wells County has 7 neighbours.
- Benson County county in North Dakota, United States
- Eddy County county in North Dakota, United States
- Foster County county in North Dakota, United States
- Kidder County county in North Dakota, United States
- Stutsman County county in North Dakota, United States
- Pierce County county in North Dakota, United States
- Sheridan County county in North Dakota, United States
- Fessenden
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wells County decreased by 13.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,207 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,198 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,235 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,150 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,125 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,095 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,049 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,994 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,908 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,834 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,709 | -3.37% | estimation process |
People born in Wells County (2)
People born in Wells County, including tax resister Gordon Kahl, politician Frank A. Wenstrom, .
List
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wells County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 28,142 people.
North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Burleigh County | 96,212 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
| Grand Forks County | 69,481 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Ward County | 68,466 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Minot | 47,428 | The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. |
| Williams County | 38,700 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| West Fargo | 38,194 | City in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Stark County | 32,107 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Morton County | 31,503 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Dickinson | 23,527 | City in North Dakota |
| Stutsman County | 20,498 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Richland County | 16,156 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| McKenzie County | 15,242 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Jamestown | 14,930 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States |
| Rolette County | 14,165 | County in North Dakota, United States |
