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Wellfleet

Nebraska · 78 residents · 0.271 sq mi
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Wellfleet has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $46,700. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 153%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
+3%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+31%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
466175891041990201020202024Wellfleet
202474
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,066
+93%since 2000
from $13,011 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
+153%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−59.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.0
+119%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(58)
Black1.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(8)
Asian5.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.6%(31)
Diversity Score
40
+154%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellfleet, Nebraska?

Wellfleet, Nebraska has about 78 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellfleet, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wellfleet, Nebraska earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellfleet, Nebraska expensive?

In Wellfleet, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $46,700.

How educated are people in Wellfleet, Nebraska?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wellfleet, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellfleet, Nebraska?

About 19.8% of people in Wellfleet, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellfleet, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellfleet, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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