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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2720,-80.6095 |
| Altitude | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Capital city | Wellsburg is capital of Brooke County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:58:03 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 725 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Wellsburg is located at 40°16'19"N 80°36'34"W (40.2720100, -80.6095200).
Wellsburg map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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
1Brooke Hills Park
140 Co Rte 62/17, Wellsburg, WV 26070, United States View details
Phone: +13047371236 | Website available
2Brooke County Museum
704 Charles St, Wellsburg, WV 26070, United States View details
Phone: +13047374060
3Millers Tavern
Wellsburg, WV 26070, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Wellsburg
1Wellsburg City Hall
70 Town Square, Wellsburg, WV 26070 View details
Phone: +13047372104 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wellsburg, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237181 | Bethany College | Bethany (WV) | 26032 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wellsburg, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Wellsburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wellsburg Post Office | Wellsburg (WV) | 26070 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- 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