Wells River is a village located in Orange County Vermont. Wells River has a 2024 population of 456. Wells River is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 4.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 436 in 2020.
The average household income in Wells River is $51,109 with a poverty rate of 27.61%. The median age in Wells River is 46.1 years: 45 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wells River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 75.77% |
| Other race | 46 | 14.11% |
| Asian | 17 | 5.21% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 2.76% |
| Native American | 7 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 150 | 2.17 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Non Family | 85 | 1.14 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Married | 42 | 3.24 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 23 | 4.04 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 10.59% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 11.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 2.54% |
| High School Graduate | 96 | 40.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 14.41% |
| Some College | 32 | 13.56% |
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 | 186 | 148 | 27 |
| Other Race | 23 | 11 | 6 |
| Asian | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 26.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,625 | $0 | $75,000 |
| High School Graduate | $26,250 | $0 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $5,500 | $25,893 | $4,250 |
| Overall | $23,333 | $26,528 | $0 |
| Some College | $40,781 | $0 | $0 |
$23,333
Average Earnings
$26,528
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.42% of Wells River residents speak only English, while 12.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 79 | 31.98% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Multiple | 9 | 4 | 44.44% |
27.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.19%
Male Poverty Rate
29.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wells River is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wells River is White, with 31.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.68% |
| High School | 15.63% |
| Some College | 12.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 20.37% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,750 | $59,214 |
| Households | $36,500 | $51,109 |
| Married Families | $55,714 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,472 | $34,776 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
31.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 5.53% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
92.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
15.34%
Born in Wells River
87.42%
Native Born
12.58%
Foreign Born
11.04%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
87.42% of Wells River residents were born in the United States, with 15.34% having been born in Vermont. 11.04% 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 | 481 | 5 | 1.05% |
| 2028 | 476 | 5 | 1.06% |
| 2027 | 471 | 5 | 1.07% |
| 2026 | 466 | 5 | 1.08% |
| 2025 | 461 | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 456 | 5 | 1.11% |
| 2023 | 451 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 450 | 6 | 1.35% |
| 2021 | 444 | 8 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 436 | 54 | 14.14% |
| 2019 | 382 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 383 | -4 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 387 | -3 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 390 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 391 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 392 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 392 | -3 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 395 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 397 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 396 | 0 | 0% |