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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wellsville

New York · 5,171 residents · 2.424 sq mi
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Wellsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,075. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $52,800. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,171
−1%since 1990
from 5,241 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,133 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,162 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+11%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Wellsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,075
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,889 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,950
+43%since 1990
from $11,844 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$407
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
55.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
44.6% rent
2.2
+24%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(5,203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(67)
Asian0.6%(34)
Diversity Score4.9%(255)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,932)
Black0.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian1.5%(77)
Diversity Score7.6%(393)
8
+56%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
+6%since 1990
from 12.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellsville, New York?

Wellsville, New York has about 5,171 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wellsville, New York earns about $24,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellsville, New York expensive?

In Wellsville, New York, the median home is worth about $52,800, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Wellsville, New York?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wellsville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellsville, New York?

About 18.9% of people in Wellsville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellsville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellsville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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