Wellsburg, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
2,595
Unemployment
1.1%
Poverty
21.8%
Median Home
$87,200
Median Income
$40,136
Median Rent
$570
Wellsburg SnackAbility
8
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Jobs
8/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
1
Safety
9
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
6
Wellsburg, WV Crime Report
18
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
711.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-71.29%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wellsburg / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 18 | 711.2 | 1,900.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 39.5 | 316.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 21.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 39.5 | 249.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 17 | 671.7 | 1,583.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1 | 39.5 | 328.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 14 | 553.1 | 1,119.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 79.0 | 135.0 | 219.9 |
Wellsburg, WV Photos
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Rankings for Wellsburg in West Virginia
Map Of Wellsburg, WV
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Population over time in Wellsburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,595 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 2,624 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 2,669 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 2,720 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 2,746 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 2,763 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 2,778 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 2,791 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2,801 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2,816 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wellsburg
| Race | Wellsburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100.0% | 92.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 1.6% | 18.0% |
Gender in Wellsburg
| Gender | Wellsburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wellsburg for adults over 25
| Education | Wellsburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wellsburg, West Virginia
| Income | Wellsburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.0% | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.5% | 12.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.5% | 11.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.8% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.1% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.0% | 11.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
