Wellsburg is a city located in Grundy County Iowa. Wellsburg has a 2024 population of 714. Wellsburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 722 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellsburg is $75,643 with a poverty rate of 7.18%. The median age in Wellsburg is 47.5 years: 47.5 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 98.45% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 327 | 2.17 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Married | 165 | 2.88 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 139 | 1.12 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 17 | 2.94 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Male | 6 | 4.83 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
89.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 1.99% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 23.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 14.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 2.53% |
| High School Graduate | 216 | 38.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.54% |
| Some College | 100 | 18.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 546 | 532 | 90 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,583 | $63,750 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $93,125 |
| High School Graduate | $42,625 | $50,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,375 | $51,146 | $34,750 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $52,321 | $30,250 |
$44,375
Average Earnings
$51,146
Average Male
$34,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.63% of Wellsburg residents speak only English, while 2.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 696 | 51 | 7.33% |
7.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.76%
Male Poverty Rate
9.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellsburg is White, with 7.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellsburg is White, with 7.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| Some College | 7.86% |
| High School | 2.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 4.17% |
| Male Employed | 1.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,000 | $94,827 |
| Households | $63,125 | $75,643 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,013 | $49,696 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 6.93% |
| Black | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.3%
Born in Wellsburg
99.86%
Native Born
0.14%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.86% of Wellsburg residents were born in the United States, with 89.3% having been born in Iowa. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 704 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 706 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 708 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 710 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 712 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 714 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 716 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 718 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 720 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 722 | 33 | 4.79% |
| 2019 | 689 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 689 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 691 | -5 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 696 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 697 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 696 | -9 | -1.28% |
| 2012 | 705 | -3 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 708 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 708 | 0 | 0% |