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Wellsboro

Pennsylvania · 3,263 residents · 4.902 sq mi
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Wellsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,100. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% 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
3,263
−2%since 2000
from 3,328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+7%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wellsboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,857
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,169 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,042
+33%since 2000
from $18,096 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+24%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(3,254)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(154)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,115)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(36)
Asian1.3%(41)
Other1%(32)
Diversity Score9.7%(316)
Diversity Score
10
+110%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% 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
17.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania?

Wellsboro, Pennsylvania has about 3,263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania earns about $32,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellsboro, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $121,100, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania?

About 18.7% of people in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellsboro, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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