Wellsboro
Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Wellsboro is a borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, with 3,469 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,306 ft (398 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Delmar, 3.1 miles SW.
- 3,469residents (2020 Census)
- 1,306 ftelevation · 398 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.7 km²
- 708 / sq mipopulation density
- 16901ZIP code
About Wellsboro
Wellsboro is a borough in and the county seat of Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough was founded by Benjamin Wistar Morris. It is located 52 miles (84 km) northwest of Williamsport. The population was 3,472 at the 2020 census.
Early in the 20th century, Wellsboro was the shipping point and trade center for a large area. It had fruit evaporators, flour and woolen mills, a milk-condensing plant, marble works, saw mills, foundry and machine shops, and manufactories of cut glass, chemicals, rugs, bolts, cigars, carriages, and furniture. In 1900, 2,945 people lived here; in 1910, 3,183 lived here. It is also home to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. It is a local tourist destination known for its iconic gas lamps that are spaced through the grass median of Main Street.
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Living in Wellsboro
- Median household income
- $66,201
- Median home value
- $225,200
- Median rent
- $933/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Wellsboro had 3,469 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,469 |
|---|---|
| Density | 708 per sq mi (273 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wellsboro at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tioga County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,469 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.90 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7455° N, 77.3037° W |
| ZIP code | 16901 |
| Official website | wellsboroborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4282160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wellsboro
- Delmar3.1 mi SW
- Charleston4.2 mi E
- Duncan7.0 mi S
- Shippen7.8 mi W
- Middlebury8.3 mi N
- Morris9.9 mi S
- Bloss9.9 mi SE
- Chatham10.4 mi NW
- Covington10.6 mi E
- Arnot11.0 mi SE
- Richmond11.1 mi NE
- Putnam11.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wellsboro
What county is Wellsboro in?
Wellsboro is in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Wellsboro, PA?
3,469 people lived in Wellsboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wellsboro, PA?
The ZIP code of Wellsboro is 16901.
What is the elevation of Wellsboro?
1,306 feet (398 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wellsboro?
Delmar (3.1 mi), Charleston (4.2 mi), Duncan (7.0 mi), Shippen (7.8 mi), Middlebury (8.3 mi).
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