Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wellsville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,165

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.4%1,076

Two or More

5.8%68

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%13

Black

0.7%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.4%69

High School Diploma

38.6%282

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%17

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%67

Associate's Degree

7%51

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%72

Master's Degree

4.9%36

HS or Higher

81.3%

BA or Higher

14.8%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$84,400

Median Renti

$725

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.4%297

Renter-Occupied

27.6%113

Total Units

504

Homeownership

72.4%

Vacancy Rate

18.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

27.3%81

$50K–$100K

35%104

$100K–$150K

21.2%63

$150K–$200K

12.1%36

$200K–$300K

1%3

$300K–$500K

2%6

$1M+

1.3%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%8

2000–2009

3.6%18

1990–1999

5.6%28

1980–1989

5.8%29

1970–1979

14.7%74

1960–1969

31.3%158

1950–1959

3%15

1940–1949

4.4%22

1939 or earlier

30.2%152

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48%197

Utility Gas

39.5%162

Wood

7.1%29

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%12

No Fuel

2.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,429

Mean Household Incomei

$72,469

Per Capita Incomei

$25,355

Poverty Ratei

13.6%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

504

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%31

$10K–$15K

4.6%19

$15K–$20K

5.4%22

$20K–$25K

5.6%23

$25K–$30K

7.1%29

$30K–$35K

2.2%9

$35K–$40K

3.9%16

$40K–$45K

3.7%15

$45K–$50K

7.3%30

$50K–$60K

1.7%7

$60K–$75K

13.9%57

$75K–$100K

20.5%84

$100K–$125K

7.3%30

$125K–$150K

3.4%14

$150K–$200K

4.4%18

$200K+

1.5%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

473

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

473

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

83(9.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.9%Insured

17.1%Uninsured