Wellsburg, West Virginia
Wellsburg: City in West Virginia, United States
About
Wellsburg is a city located in the county of Brooke in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,805 and a population density of 815 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,497 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wellsburg
| Population : | 2,497 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Brooke County |
| Postal code : | 26070 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 3.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Capital city : | Wellsburg is capital of Brooke County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:23:59 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 725 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wellsburg is located at 40°16'19"N 80°36'34"W (40.2720100, -80.6095200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wellsburg decreased by 12.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,805 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,773 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,751 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,736 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,702 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,679 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,621 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,583 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,557 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,530 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,497 | -1.32% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Wellsburg
1 Brooke Hills Park
140 Co Rte 62/17, Wellsburg, WV 26070, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Brooke County Museum
704 Charles St, Wellsburg, WV 26070, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Millers Tavern
Wellsburg, WV 26070, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Wellsburg
1 Wellsburg City Hall
70 Town Square, Wellsburg, WV 26070 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Wellsburg (6)
People born in Wellsburg, including track athlete and football player Glenn Davis, Union Army general, politician Isaac H. Duval, sports broadcaster Charles "Red" Donley, .
List
- Rabbit Robinson (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 05/03/1882
- William Campbell Langfitt (American general) he was born in 10/08/1860
- Ryan Weld he was born in 19/05/1980
Schools in Wellsburg
College & universities near Wellsburg, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237181 | Bethany College | Bethany (WV) | 26032 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wellsburg, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Wellsburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wellsburg Post Office | Wellsburg (WV) | 26070 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Wellsburg , Iowa human settlement in Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 685 people.
- Wellsburg , New York human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America with a population of 528 people.
Other cities in Brooke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brooke County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Follansbee | 2,669 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Hooverson Heights | 2,590 | Census-designated place in Brooke County, West Virginia |
| Bethany | 800 | Town in West Virginia, U. |
| Beech Bottom | 462 | Human settlement in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Windsor Heights | 375 | Human settlement in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wellsburg distances to largest West Virginia cities
