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The Village of Wells River had a population of 340 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Wells River ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Vermont. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Wells River is located at latitude 44.1542 and longitude -72.047 in Orange County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Wells River encompass a land area of 1.88 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Orange County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Village of Wells River has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Wells River is located within Town of Newbury, a minor civil division (MCD) of Orange County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 340 (100%) |
| Population Density | 180 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 30 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $38,688 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,371 |
| Median Home Value | $170,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 198 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 78 (39.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 85 (42.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 (17.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 163 |
| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
| Family Households | 66 (40.5%) |
The table below compares Wells River to the other 180 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Vermont by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 102 | 44th |
| Population Density | # 147 | 19th |
| Median Household Income | # 173 | 4th |
| Per Capita Income | # 176 | 3rd |
| Diversity Index | # 18 | 90th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Vermont Census Data Comparison Tool.
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