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Dry Wells

County:
Nash County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
31.716

Dry Wells is located in Nash County, North Carolina. Dry Wells has a 2025 population of 4,251 . Dry Wells is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in Dry Wells is $70,413 with a poverty rate of 17.22%. The median age in Dry Wells is 39.7 years: 37.7 years for males, and 42.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.0 males.

4.3K
Total Population
134
Density (mi²)

Dry Wells Population

Dry Wells Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Dry Wells includes 41.9% White, 27.52% Black or African American, 23.15% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (41.9%)

Black or African American (27.52%)

Other race (23.15%)

Two or more races (6.82%)

Native American (0.61%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,78141.9%
Black or African American1,17027.52%
Other race98423.15%
Two or more races2906.82%
Native American260.61%

Dry Wells Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Dry Wells' average per capita income is $41,531. Household income levels show a median of $53,059. The poverty rate stands at 17.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$81,591-
Families$72,774$81,046
Households$53,059$70,413
Non Families-$44,924

$41,531

Average Income

$53,059

Median Household Income

17.22%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)