Wellsburg, WV Demographics
A map of Wellsburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,238 | 91.3% |
Multiracial | 111 | 4.5% |
Black | 50 | 2.0% |
Hispanic | 36 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 11 | 0.4% |
Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
Wellsburg, West Virginia had a population of 2,450 in 2020. It was 91.3% White, 2.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wellsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wellsburg is the 64th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Wellsburg's White Population
2,238 residents of Wellsburg identify as White, or 91.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Wellsburg roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wellsburg is ranked #286 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wellsburg is more White than neighboring Mingo Junction (85.9% White), and New Alexandria (90.5% White). Wellsburg is less White than neighboring Brilliant (93.9% White), Hooverson Heights (93.3% White), and Follansbee (93.2% White).
Wellsburg's Black Population
50 residents of Wellsburg identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wellsburg roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wellsburg is ranked #128 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wellsburg is more Black than neighboring Brilliant (0.6% Black), Hooverson Heights (0.5% Black), and Follansbee (0.8% Black). Wellsburg is less Black than neighboring Mingo Junction (4% Black), and New Alexandria (2.2% Black).
Wellsburg's Asian Population
4 residents of Wellsburg identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wellsburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wellsburg is ranked #187 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wellsburg is more Asian than neighboring Brilliant (0% Asian), Hooverson Heights (0.1% Asian), Follansbee (0% Asian), and New Alexandria (0% Asian). Wellsburg is less Asian than neighboring Mingo Junction (0.3% Asian).
Wellsburg's Hispanic Population
36 residents of Wellsburg identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wellsburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wellsburg is ranked #147 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wellsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Brilliant (0.8% Hispanic), Hooverson Heights (1% Hispanic), Follansbee (1.2% Hispanic), and New Alexandria (0% Hispanic). Wellsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Mingo Junction (2.3% Hispanic).
Wellsburg's Native American/Other Population
11 residents of Wellsburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wellsburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wellsburg is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wellsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Follansbee (0.2% Native American/Other), and New Alexandria (0% Native American/Other). Wellsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mingo Junction (2.4% Native American/Other), and Hooverson Heights (0.9% Native American/Other).
Wellsburg's Multiracial Population
111 residents of Wellsburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wellsburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wellsburg is ranked #149 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wellsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Brilliant (4.3% Multiracial), and Hooverson Heights (4.3% Multiracial). Wellsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Mingo Junction (5.1% Multiracial), Follansbee (4.6% Multiracial), and New Alexandria (7.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.