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Wells city, MN

ZIP 56097 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 56097

56097 has a population of 3,593 with a median age of 46.0 yrs (53.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.1%+1% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.3%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
23.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.7%-30% vs US avg
x
High school
32.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.2%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.9%-65% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.4%-33% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.0%+848% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 56097

Poverty Rate
10.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.9%-65% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.4%-33% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.8%-52% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.5%-11% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.0%+848% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,593
Median age46.0
Poverty rate10.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.2%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.8%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born4.9%