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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wellersburg

Pennsylvania · 232 residents · 0.81 sq mi
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Wellersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,719. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,400. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
+32%vs 2000
vs 176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.0
−21%vs 2000
vs 44.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351712072432791990201020202024Wellersburg
2024147
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 59.1%(21)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.8%(18)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 143.4%(8)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 194.3%(10)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.8%(18)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3417.7%(41)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 449.5%(22)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5410.3%(24)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 649.1%(21)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7413.4%(31)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 846%(14)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.7%(4)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,719
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,111 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,031
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,495 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.2%
+9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,400
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$283
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.1% in 2000
16.1% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wellersburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German40.8%(60)
English18.4%(27)
Irish17%(25)
Italian2.7%(4)
Polish2%(3)
Dutch1.4%(2)
American0.7%(1)
French0.7%(1)
Portuguese0.7%(1)
Scottish0.7%(1)
Swiss0.7%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.1%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.3%(23)
Married46.4%(32)
Widowed4.3%(3)
Divorced15.9%(11)
Women 15+
Never married27%(17)
Married54%(34)
Widowed6.3%(4)
Divorced12.7%(8)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellersburg, Pennsylvania?

Wellersburg, Pennsylvania has about 232 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wellersburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wellersburg, Pennsylvania earns about $16,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellersburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wellersburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $33,400, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Wellersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wellersburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% of people in Wellersburg, Pennsylvania 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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