Wellsville (village), New York
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- For other places with this name, see Wellsville.
Wellsville is a village located in Allegany County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 5,171. Some claim that the name is derived from the oil wells, which became an important feature in the area.
The Village of Wellsville is in the Town of Wellsville. Alfred State College maintains a branch by the south end of the village. Wellsville Airport, to the west of the village, provides general aviation and charter services.
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History
The first settlers moved into the area before 1800. Nathaniel Dyke began a grist mill on a stream now known as Dykes Creek in 1803. Wellsville's industry was first based on lumber, but later was based on the oil industry.
The Village of Wellsville was incorporated in 1857.
Wellsville was actually named for a man named Gardner Wells, who was, according to local history, the one person who didn't show up for the meeting when the residents were naming the town. The oil industry boom came later in Wellsville's history, several decades after the founding of the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
The Genesee River flows through this village.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,171 people, 2,162 households, and 1,206 families residing in the village. The population density is 838.9/km² (2,168.7/mi²). There are 2,413 housing units at an average density of 391.5/km² (1,012.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 95.92% White, 0.66% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,162 households out of which 26.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% are non-families. 37.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the village the population is spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $24,075, and the median income for a family is $36,345. Males have a median income of $32,950 versus $23,654 for females. The per capita income for the village is $16,950. 18.9% of the population and 12.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.9% of those under the age of 18 and 10.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Village of Wellsville webpage (http://www.wellsvilleny.com).