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Wells River

Vermont · 399 residents · 1.89 sq mi
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Wells River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,361. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,700. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
399
+23%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
−7%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3113543974394821990201020202024Wells River
2024340
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,361
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,021 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,945
+36%since 2000
from $14,705 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+49%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(324)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(361)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian3%(12)
Other1.3%(5)
Diversity Score16.7%(67)
Diversity Score
17
+2079%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% 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
8.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wells River, Vermont?

Wells River, Vermont has about 399 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wells River, Vermont?

The typical household in Wells River, Vermont earns about $32,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wells River, Vermont expensive?

In Wells River, Vermont, the median home is worth about $166,700, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Wells River, Vermont?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wells River, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wells River, Vermont?

About 31.8% of people in Wells River, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wells River, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Wells River, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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