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Wells River

County:
Orange County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.89
State:
Vermont

Wells River is a village located in Orange County, Vermont. Wells River has a 2025 population of 461. Wells River is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 5.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 436 in 2020.

The average household income in Wells River is $54,398 with a poverty rate of 29.2%. The median age in Wells River is 52.4 years: 51.1 years for males, and 55.8 years for females.

461
Total Population
244
Density (mi²)
5 1.1%
Growth

Wells River Population

Wells River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wells River includes 80.53% White, 5.9% Asian, 4.72% other race, 3.83% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (80.5%)

Asian (5.9%)

Two or more races (5.0%)

Other race (4.7%)

Native American (3.8%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White27380.53%
Asian205.9%
Two or more races175.01%
Other race164.72%
Native American133.83%

Wells River Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wells River's average per capita income is $18,523. Household income levels show a median of $40,556. The poverty rate stands at 29.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$62,750-
Families$56,250$67,625
Households$40,556$54,398
Non Families$27,500$37,168

$18,523

Average Income

$40,556

Median Household Income

29.2%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)