Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
Wellsboro: borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
About
Wellsboro is a city located in the county of Tioga in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,263 and a population density of 256 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,205 inhabitants.
The city was created 220 years ago in 1805.
Quick Facts about Wellsboro
| Population | 3,205 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Tioga County |
| Postal code | 16901 |
| Area | 12.77 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7487,-77.3005 |
| Altitude | 1,306 feet / 398 meters |
| Capital city | Wellsboro is capital of Tioga County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1806 (220 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:27:36 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 251 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Wellsboro is located at 41°44'55"N 77°18'2"W (41.7486800, -77.3005300).
Wellsboro map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wellsboro decreased by 1.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,263 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,280 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,289 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,330 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,301 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,278 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,262 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,227 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,239 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,227 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,205 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Wellsboro
1Leonard Harrison State Park Visitor Center
4797 PA-660, Wellsboro, PA 16901, United States View details
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2PA Grand Canyon
4797 Rte 660, Wellsboro, PA 16901, United States View details
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3Colton Point State Park
927 Colton Rd, Wellsboro, PA 16901, United States View details
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4Hills Creek State Park
111 Spill Way Rd, Wellsboro, PA 16901, United States View details
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5Ole Covered Wagon Inc
1538 Marsh Creek Rd, Wellsboro, PA 16901, United States View details
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People born in Wellsboro (10)
People born in Wellsboro, including politician William A. Stone, prospector who discovered the Tombstone mining district Ed Schieffelin, businessperson, railroad executive Benjamin Franklin Bush, .
More notable people
- Benjamin Wistar Morris (American bishop) he was born in 30/05/1819
- Dick Riffle (American football player (1915-1981)) he was born in 02/02/1915
- Horace Billings Packer (American politician) he was born in 11/10/1851
- Warren Spencer (American politician) he was born in 22/08/1921
- Larry Walbridge (American gridiron football player (1897-1982)) he was born in 11/09/1897
- John Polonia (American film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor (1968-2008)) he was born in 30/09/1968
- Mark Polonia (American film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor) he was born in 30/09/1968
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wellsboro, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213783 | Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Mansfield (PA) | 16933 |
Closest post offices linked to Wellsboro.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wellsbor Post Office | Wellsboro (PA) | 16901 |
Other cities in Tioga County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tioga County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Antrim | 15,871 | Unincorporated community in Tioga County, Pennsylvania |
| South Union | 10,106 | Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania |
| Kennedy | 8,080 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Mansfield | 2,972 | Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Elkland | 1,724 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blossburg | 1,471 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Morris | 1,096 | Unincorporated community in Tioga County, Pennsylvania |
| Westfield | 1,027 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Covington | 1,011 | Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania |
| Tioga | 662 | Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania |
| Osceola | 628 | Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania |
| Nelson | 555 | Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Gaines | 532 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Duncan | 220 | Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Wellsboro distances to largest Pennsylvania cities