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Wellsburg

West Virginia · 2,805 residents · 0.97 sq mi
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Wellsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,089. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,200. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
2,805
−3%since 2000
from 2,891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,892 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+5%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wellsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,089
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,298 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,677
+17%since 2000
from $18,498 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,789)
Black2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(168)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,679)
Black1.9%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(33)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(225)
Diversity Score
8
+38%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
14.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellsburg, West Virginia?

Wellsburg, West Virginia has about 2,805 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellsburg, West Virginia?

The typical household in Wellsburg, West Virginia earns about $33,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellsburg, West Virginia expensive?

In Wellsburg, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $81,200, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Wellsburg, West Virginia?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wellsburg, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellsburg, West Virginia?

About 19.2% of people in Wellsburg, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellsburg, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellsburg, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 580 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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