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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 2026 population of 460. Wells River is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 5.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 436 in 2020.

The median household income in Wells River is $38,688 with a poverty rate of 38.82%. The median age in Wells River is 42.7 years: 40.8 years for males, and 53.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 131.3 males.

460
Total Population
243
Density (mi²)
4 0.88%
Growth

Wells River Population

Wells River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202646040.88%
202545640.88%
202445210.22%
202345110.22%
202245061.35%
202144481.83%
202043600%
2019382-1-0.26%
2018383-4-1.03%
2017387-3-0.77%
2016390-1-0.26%
2015391-1-0.26%
201439200%
2013392-3-0.76%
2012395-2-0.5%
2011397-2-0.5%
2010396-1-0.25%

Median Age

Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 53.3 years
Male: 40.8 years

Wells River Adults

There are 282 adults, (66 of whom are seniors) in Wells River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 147 (43.2%)
Male: 193 (56.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wells River includes 82.94% White, 4.41% Asian, 4.12% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White28282.94%
Two or more races195.59%
Asian154.41%
Other race144.12%
Native American102.94%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American102.94%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White28282.94%
Two or more races195.59%
Asian154.41%
Other race144.12%

Wells River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wells River 's average per capita income is $22,500. Household income levels show a median of $38,688. The poverty rate stands at 38.82%.

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$61,875-
Households$38,688$50,183
Families$36,250$58,539
Non Families$30,750$34,181

$22,500

Average Income

$38,688

Median Household Income

38.82%

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)