Wellsburg, West Virginia is a small and quaint town with a population of 2,442 people spread across an area of 939 sq. miles. With a population density of 2,574 people per square mile it is much denser than the United States average of 93. The town has a few local businesses such as Wellsburg Pharmacy, Van Horn Auto Parts, and Main Street Bar & Grill. There are many year-round outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy including hiking in nearby Brooke Hills Park or along the Ohio River Trail system. Other organizations in Wellsburg include the Wellsburg Public Library and the Weirton Area Museum & Cultural Center. Additionally, Wellsburg hosts several sports events throughout the year including basketball tournaments hosted by Brooke High School and football games hosted by Madonna High School.
The population in Wellsburg is 2,442. There are 2,518 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wellsburg is 52.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wellsburg is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wellsburg
- 48.0% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 24.4% are married with children
- 12.4% have children, but are single
Race in Wellsburg
- 99.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander