Wellsville, Kansas
Wellsville: Citty in Kansas
About
Wellsville is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,857 and a population density of 512 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,784 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Wellsville
| Population | 1,784 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Postal code | 66092 |
| Phone Area Codes | 785 |
| Area | 3.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7183,-95.0816 |
| Altitude | 1,040 feet / 317 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1872 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:08:42 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 492 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Franklin County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Wellsville Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Wellsville is located at 38°43'6"N 95°4'54"W (38.7183400, -95.0816400).
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Weather
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
15 mph NW
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wellsville decreased by 4.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,857 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,838 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,831 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,821 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,807 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,795 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,796 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,802 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,798 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,781 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,784 | 0.17% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 27,001 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,946 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 23.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,973 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,285 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.2% |
| White only, percent : | 89.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,559 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.2% |
Wellsville zip code is 66092.
County name: Franklin, County
fips: 20059
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $195,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,415 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $480 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,135 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,093 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.83 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,109 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 242,764 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 447,320 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,790 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $78,877 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,992 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,741 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 713 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 685 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 140 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,527 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 83 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,575 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,921.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.08 |
People born in Wellsville (5)
People born in Wellsville, including aviation businessman Lloyd Carlton Stearman, football broadcaster Bill Grigsby, labor leader George Pettibone, .
More notable people
- Jean M. Linsdale he was born in 20/05/1902
- Elizabeth Layton (American "outsider" artist) she was born in 27/10/1909
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wellsville, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154688 | Baker University | Baldwin City (KS) | 66006-0065 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wellsville, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wellsville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wellsvill Post Office | Wellsville (KS) | 66092 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Wellsville, Utah city in Cache County, Utah with a population of 4,069 people.
- Wellsville, New York city in Cache County, Utah with a population of 3,821 people.
- Wellsville, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 3,272 people.
- Wellsville, Missouri city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 1,133 people.
- Wellsville, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 253 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centropolis | 1,017 | Township in Franklin County, Kansas |
| Pomona | 969 | City in Franklin County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Pomona | 837 | City in Franklin County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Peoria | 696 | Settlement in Franklin County, Kansas, USA |
| Homewood | 548 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States |
| Richmond | 457 | City in Kansas, United States of America |
| Williamsburg | 394 | City in Kansas |
| Princeton | 269 | City in Franklin County, Kansas, United States |
| Lane | 229 | City in Franklin County, Kansas, United States |
| Rantoul | 187 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Ottawa | 43 | Town in Kansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wellsville distances to largest Kansas cities