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Wellsburg

Iowa · 720 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 $46,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
+1%since 2000
from 716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
−5%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5896937989021K1990201020202024Wellsburg
2024673
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,488
+67%since 2000
from $17,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+44%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(708)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(692)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(8)
Diversity Score5.5%(40)
Diversity Score
6
+427%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellsburg, Iowa?

Wellsburg, Iowa has about 720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Wellsburg, Iowa earns about $46,667 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 $82,900, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Wellsburg, Iowa?

About 13.7% 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 5.7% 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 29 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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