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Wells Bridge

New York · 160 residents · 0.90 sq mi
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With 160 people, Wells Bridge is a city in New York. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 50.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 115 fewer people here than in 2023. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

160
−42%since 2023
from 275 in 2023
2020 – 2024
177 / sq mi
−42%since 2023
from 304 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.4
+31%since 2023
from 38.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.90 sq mi
Population, 20202024
14818422025529120202024Wells Bridge
2024160
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2433.8%(54)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.9%(11)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.6%(33)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.5%(12)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.4%(23)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.1%(5)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over8.1%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$71,667
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $100,234 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$28,988
−1%since 2023
from $29,217 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.228
+24%since 2023
from 0.184 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services53.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$234,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $227,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
100.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
0.0% rent
20.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.08 people
−9%since 2023
from 3.40 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.3
+44%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(10)
15
+14%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Dutch54.4%(87)
German21.3%(34)
English13.1%(21)
Section 05

Education

17.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
75.7%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
27.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
46.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
97.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married62.8%(54)
Married37.2%(32)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married50.8%(33)
Widowed49.2%(32)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
44.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.6%
US average: 13.8%
25.6%
US average: 18.4%
33.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
50.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
59.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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How many people live in Wells Bridge, New York?

Wells Bridge, New York has about 160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wells Bridge, New York?

The typical household in Wells Bridge, New York earns about $71,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wells Bridge, New York expensive?

In Wells Bridge, New York, the median home is worth about $234,400.

How educated are people in Wells Bridge, New York?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wells Bridge, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wells Bridge, New York?

About 0.0% of people in Wells Bridge, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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