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Wellsburg

New York · 580 residents · 0.568 sq mi
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Wellsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−8%since 2000
from 631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4004645285916551990201020202024Wellsburg
2024448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,135 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,459
−6%since 2000
from $17,426 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+27%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(620)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(565)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other6.4%(37)
Diversity Score17.7%(103)
Diversity Score
18
+790%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% 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
7.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellsburg, New York?

Wellsburg, New York has about 580 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellsburg, New York?

The typical household in Wellsburg, New York earns about $38,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellsburg, New York expensive?

In Wellsburg, New York, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Wellsburg, New York?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wellsburg, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellsburg, New York?

About 16.9% of people in Wellsburg, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellsburg, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellsburg, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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