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Wellsburg

West Virginia · 2,450 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 $43,152. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 441 residents. Median home value is $87,800. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
2,450
−15%since 2000
from 2,891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,526 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+9%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wellsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,152
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,298 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,012
+41%since 2000
from $18,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(2,238)
Black2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(36)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(230)
Diversity Score
9
+61%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+86%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellsburg, West Virginia?

Wellsburg, West Virginia has about 2,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wellsburg, West Virginia earns about $43,152 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 $87,800, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Wellsburg, West Virginia?

About 26.0% 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 17.5% 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 935 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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