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Wellsville

Missouri · 1,217 residents · 1.537 sq mi
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Wellsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,875. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,600. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,217
−14%since 2000
from 1,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
792 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9551K1K1K1K1990201020202024Wellsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,875
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,260 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,535
+31%since 2000
from $11,817 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+72%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,317)
Black4.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(190)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,158)
Black2.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(10)
Diversity Score10.5%(128)
Diversity Score
11
−21%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellsville, Missouri?

Wellsville, Missouri has about 1,217 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellsville, Missouri?

The typical household in Wellsville, Missouri earns about $26,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellsville, Missouri expensive?

In Wellsville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Wellsville, Missouri?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wellsville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellsville, Missouri?

About 11.0% of people in Wellsville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellsville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellsville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 213 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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