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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,063

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.5%2,649

Black

10.6%324

Two or More

2.6%81

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%181

High School Diploma

44.9%993

Some College (<1 yr)

2.4%54

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%350

Associate's Degree

11.2%247

Bachelor's Degree

4.5%100

Master's Degree

2.5%56

Doctorate

0.4%9

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

7.5%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$78,600

Median Renti

$823

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.4%833

Renter-Occupied

45.6%699

Total Units

1,732

Homeownership

54.4%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

22%183

$50K–$100K

51.9%432

$100K–$150K

22.2%185

$150K–$200K

1.3%11

$200K–$300K

1.2%10

$300K–$500K

0.8%7

$500K–$1M

0.6%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

146

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

269

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

121

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%11

2010–2019

2.5%43

2000–2009

4%70

1990–1999

1.2%21

1980–1989

8.3%143

1970–1979

9.4%163

1960–1969

8.3%144

1950–1959

8%139

1940–1949

4.2%73

1939 or earlier

53.4%925

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.1%1,044

Electricity

25.4%389

Bottled/LP Gas

3%46

Fuel Oil

1.6%25

Wood

1.1%17

No Fuel

0.7%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$31,720

Mean Household Incomei

$46,729

Per Capita Incomei

$23,557

Poverty Ratei

32.9%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

1,494

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.5%130

$10K–$15K

13.5%207

$15K–$20K

7.2%111

$20K–$25K

10.6%163

$25K–$30K

5.9%91

$30K–$35K

14.2%217

$35K–$40K

2%31

$45K–$50K

1.3%20

$50K–$60K

5.9%90

$60K–$75K

7.4%113

$75K–$100K

8.3%127

$100K–$125K

12%184

$125K–$150K

1.5%23

$150K–$200K

1%16

$200K+

0.6%9

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

143

Residentsi

279

Avg. Tenant Renti

$306/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing106 homes97% occupied$287/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers37 homes67% occupied$360/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $31,720/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

75.3%

Very low income$10K–$16K/yr

17.3%

Low income$16K–$25K/yr

6.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $25K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

66.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14% of subsidized households are minority

24.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,442

Avg. Commutei

21.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,442

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

173(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured