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Wellsville

Missouri · 998 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 $48,000. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 425 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
998
−30%since 2000
from 1,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
649 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+13%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9551K1K1K1K1990201020202024Wellsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,260 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,081
+53%since 2000
from $11,817 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(918)
Black2.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(23)
Diversity Score16.6%(165)
Diversity Score
17
+24%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellsville, Missouri?

Wellsville, Missouri has about 998 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellsville, Missouri?

The typical household in Wellsville, Missouri earns about $48,000 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 $64,200, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Wellsville, Missouri?

About 9.5% 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 13.0% 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 432 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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