Wells River, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Orange County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
339
Population
179/sq mi density
$40,556
Median Income
$26,622 per capita
$160,800
Home Value
$240,598 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$40,556 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $755/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
339
Census 2023
Population Density
179
per square mile
Land Area
1.9
square miles (4.9 km²)
Median Age
52.4 yrs
35% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 9.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80.5%
Black
0%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian
5.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.1%
Spanish
12.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.9%
Veterans
5.7%
5% below US avg (6%)
Disability
31.0%
138% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.3%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.7%
45% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.388
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 339 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 179 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 55.2% |
| Female | 44.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.8% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
Language
| English Only | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.9% |
| Veterans | 5.7% |
| Disability | 31.0% |
| Health Insurance | 95.3% |
| Uninsured | 4.7% |
| Broadband Access | 84.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.388 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |