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Wellsville

Ohio · 3,113 residents · 1.802 sq mi
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Wellsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,802. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 1,020 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,700. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,113
−25%since 2000
from 4,133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,728 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 2,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Wellsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,802
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,198 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,206
+34%since 2000
from $14,335 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+6%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,729)
Black7%(288)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(16)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(732)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,637)
Black7%(219)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(22)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.3%(41)
Diversity Score22.5%(699)
Diversity Score
22
+27%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellsville, Ohio?

Wellsville, Ohio has about 3,113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellsville, Ohio?

The typical household in Wellsville, Ohio earns about $33,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellsville, Ohio expensive?

In Wellsville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $55,700, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Wellsville, Ohio?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wellsville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellsville, Ohio?

About 27.5% of people in Wellsville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellsville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellsville, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,419 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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