Census tract · Wells County
Census Tract 9600, Wells County, North Dakota
Census Tract 9600, GEOID 38103960000, in Wells County, North Dakota, partly within Manfred Township, Fessenden, Bremen Township, Cathay Township, Hamburg Township, Wells County, Heimdal Township, Forward Township, Fram Township, Germantown Township, Oshkosh Township, Speedwell Township, Woodward Township, Hillsdale Township, Wells County, Norway Lake Township, Fairville Township, Haaland Township, Bilodeau Township, Sykeston Township, Pony Gulch Township, Progress Township, Western Township, West Norway Township, Valhalla Township, Rusland Township, St. Anna Township, Delger Township, Wells Township, Chaseley Township, West Ontario Township, Bowdon, Sykeston, Hurdsfield, Crystal Lake Township, Johnson Township, South Cottonwood Township, Bull Moose Township, Hawksnest Township, Cathay, Silver Lake Township, Hamberg, Lynn Township, Heimdal and Harvey. 2,155 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±158); the 2020 Census counted 2,301.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,155
±158 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,301
Median household income
$80,096
±$8,179 (90% margin)
Wells County: $66,114
Median home value
$111,000
±$19,798 (90% margin)
Wells County: $114,500
Median gross rent
$638
±$236 (90% margin)
Wells County: $648
Where is Census Tract 9600?
Census Tract 9600 is one of 2 census tracts in Wells County, North Dakota. It covers 1,265.52 square miles of land, 2 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 38103960000, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Manfred Township | 5% |
| Fessenden | 4% |
| Bremen Township | 4% |
| Cathay Township | 4% |
| Hamburg Township, Wells County | 3% |
| Heimdal Township | 3% |
| Forward Township | 3% |
| Fram Township | 3% |
| Germantown Township | 3% |
| Oshkosh Township | 3% |
| Speedwell Township | 3% |
| Woodward Township | 3% |
| Hillsdale Township, Wells County | 3% |
| Norway Lake Township | 3% |
| Fairville Township | 3% |
| Haaland Township | 3% |
| Bilodeau Township | 3% |
| Sykeston Township | 3% |
| Pony Gulch Township | 2% |
| Progress Township | 2% |
| Western Township | 2% |
| West Norway Township | 2% |
| Valhalla Township | 2% |
| Rusland Township | 2% |
| St. Anna Township | 2% |
| Delger Township | 2% |
| Wells Township | 2% |
| Chaseley Township | 2% |
| West Ontario Township | 2% |
| Bowdon | 2% |
| Sykeston | 2% |
| Hurdsfield | 2% |
| Crystal Lake Township | 2% |
| Johnson Township | 2% |
| South Cottonwood Township | 2% |
| Bull Moose Township | 1% |
| Hawksnest Township | 1% |
| Cathay | 1% |
| Silver Lake Township | 1% |
| Hamberg | 1% |
| Lynn Township | 1% |
| Heimdal | 1% |
| Harvey | 0% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 9600: Tract 9401 in Benson County ($48,125), Tract 9567 in Benson County ($68,512), Tract 9592 in Eddy County ($50,850), Tract 9596 in Foster County ($87,831), Tract 9668 in Kidder County ($65,610), Tract 9562 in Pierce County ($59,343), Tract 9602 in Sheridan County ($62,639), Tract 9670 in Stutsman County ($100,625) and Tract 9598 ($44,145). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9600?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9600's population at 2,155 (±158) in 966 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,301 residents and 1,332 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9600 | Wells County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,155 ±158 | 3,890 |
| Households | 966 ±76 | 1,787 |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.17 | 2.12 |
| Housing units | 1,223 ±81 | 2,209 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9600?
The median resident of Census Tract 9600 is 50.8 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 25.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.7%.
| Measure | Tract 9600 | Wells County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 ±6.0 | 46.3 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% ±3.8 pts | 23.4% |
| 65 years and over | 25.2% ±3.2 pts | 26.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.3% ±1.5 pts | 95.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±2.6 pts | 7.1% |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±2.7 pts | 11.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7% ±2.5 pts | 3.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4% ±2.3 pts | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.2% ±4.5 pts | 21.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4% ±1.9 pts | 4.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.9% ±3.4 pts | 88.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9600 earn?
Half of the 966 households in Census Tract 9600 earn less than $80,096 a year (±$8,179), against $66,114 across Wells County. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9600 | Wells County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,096 ±$8,179 | $66,114 |
| Mean household income | $112,053 ±$15,570 | $96,130 |
| Per capita income | $50,817 ±$8,309 | $44,681 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% ±3.2 pts | 9.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.6% ±8.1 pts | 10.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 6.5% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% ±2.2 pts | 93.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.5% ±3.4 pts | 82.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9600?
Owners occupy 89.1% of Census Tract 9600's occupied homes and renters 10.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $111,000 by its owner (±$19,798). The median renter pays $638 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9600 | Wells County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,000 ±$19,798 | $114,500 |
| Median gross rent | $638 ±$236 | $648 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.0% ±15.1 pts | 28.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,340 ±$357 | $1,374 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.1% ±4.1 pts | 77.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.9% ±4.1 pts | 22.9% |
| Housing units | 1,223 ±81 | 2,209 |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.3% ±4.1 pts | 77.5% |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% ±3.6 pts | 5.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±2.6 pts | 4.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.7% ±4.1 pts | 19.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9600 get to work?
62.6% of Census Tract 9600's workers drive alone and 17.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.2 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9600 | Wells County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.6% ±4.3 pts | 59.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 2.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 62.6% ±7.7 pts | 65.0% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±3.9 pts | 11.1% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.8% |
| Walked | 12.6% ±4.4 pts | 11.2% |
| Worked from home | 17.0% ±7.3 pts | 10.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.2 min ±3.1 | 14.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9600 compare with the other tracts in Wells County?
Wells County has only two tracts, too few for a rank to say anything; the comparison above sets Census Tract 9600 beside the county and the state.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9600?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9600 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections