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Wellsburg

Iowa · 716 residents · 1.098 sq mi
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Wellsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

716
+4%since 1990
from 691 in 1990
1990 – 2025
652 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 629 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.0
−9%since 1990
from 50.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5896937989021K1990201020202024Wellsburg
2024673
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,417
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,106 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,636
+51%since 1990
from $11,643 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$281
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
84.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
15.7% rent
1.2
−2%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(679)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian1.2%(8)
Diversity Score6.3%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(708)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score1.1%(8)
1
−83%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+16.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellsburg, Iowa?

Wellsburg, Iowa has about 716 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wellsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Wellsburg, Iowa earns about $30,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellsburg, Iowa expensive?

In Wellsburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $37,600, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Wellsburg, Iowa?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wellsburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellsburg, Iowa?

About 6.0% of people in Wellsburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellsburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellsburg, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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