Wellsboro, Pennsylvania#Media

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Wellsboro was settled in 1806 and incorporated in 1830 and was named in honor of Mary Wells, wife of one of the original settlers, Benjamin Wistar Morris.{{cite web|url=http://www.wellsboropa.com/index.php/2012-08-03-02-42-37/history|title=History of Wellsboro|publisher=Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce}} The town was the home of George W. Sears (1821–1890), a sportswriter for Field & Stream magazine in the 1880s and an early environmentalist. His stories, appearing under the pen name "Nessmuk", popularised self-guided canoe camping tours of the Adirondack lakes in open lightweight solo canoes and what is today called ultralight camping. Wellsboro was also the site of one of the first factories where light bulbs were mass-produced, using machines whose design remains essentially unchanged from the early 20th century when the Corning company established the plant in the town.

The Robinson House, Jesse Robinson House, Wellsboro Armory, and Wellsboro Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.{{NRISref|2009a}}

Wellsboro is located at {{coord|41|44|48|N|77|18|7|W|type:city}} (41.746794, -77.301881).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of {{convert|4.9|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|4.9|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.61%) is water.

Wellsboro has a humid continental climate (Dfa) with warm to hot summers and cold winters. Winter generally lasts from December through March, although snow has been recorded in every month except July and August. Temperatures of 100°F or more are rare, and have only been recorded in July, August, and September. The all-time record low is -30°F. Snowfall averages 60.6" per year and precipitation averages 42.27" per year.

{{Weather box

|location = Wellsboro, Pennsylvania (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1926–present)

|single line = Y

|width = auto

|Jan record high F = 68

|Feb record high F = 70

|Mar record high F = 81

|Apr record high F = 89

|May record high F = 94

|Jun record high F = 99

|Jul record high F = 104

|Aug record high F = 100

|Sep record high F = 103

|Oct record high F = 91

|Nov record high F = 76

|Dec record high F = 66

|year record high F = 104

|Jan high F = 30.1

|Feb high F = 33.0

|Mar high F = 41.6

|Apr high F = 55.2

|May high F = 67.0

|Jun high F = 74.6

|Jul high F = 78.9

|Aug high F = 77.4

|Sep high F = 70.4

|Oct high F = 58.5

|Nov high F = 45.7

|Dec high F = 34.8

|year high F = 55.6

|Jan mean F = 22.1

|Feb mean F = 23.8

|Mar mean F = 31.7

|Apr mean F = 43.9

|May mean F = 55.2

|Jun mean F = 63.5

|Jul mean F = 67.8

|Aug mean F = 66.1

|Sep mean F = 59.0

|Oct mean F = 47.9

|Nov mean F = 37.2

|Dec mean F = 27.9

|year mean F = 45.5

|Jan low F = 14.1

|Feb low F = 14.6

|Mar low F = 21.8

|Apr low F = 32.7

|May low F = 43.4

|Jun low F = 52.4

|Jul low F = 56.7

|Aug low F = 54.7

|Sep low F = 47.6

|Oct low F = 37.3

|Nov low F = 28.7

|Dec low F = 20.9

|year low F = 35.4

|Jan record low F = −25

|Feb record low F = −30

|Mar record low F = -18

|Apr record low F = 5

|May record low F = 19

|Jun record low F = 29

|Jul record low F = 36

|Aug record low F = 31

|Sep record low F = 20

|Oct record low F = 11

|Nov record low F = -4

|Dec record low F = −21

|year record low F = -30

|precipitation colour = green

|Jan precipitation inch = 2.99

|Feb precipitation inch = 2.48

|Mar precipitation inch = 3.25

|Apr precipitation inch = 3.56

|May precipitation inch = 3.65

|Jun precipitation inch = 4.29

|Jul precipitation inch = 4.14

|Aug precipitation inch = 3.67

|Sep precipitation inch = 4.17

|Oct precipitation inch = 3.64

|Nov precipitation inch = 3.17

|Dec precipitation inch = 3.26

|year precipitation inch = 42.27

|Jan snow inch = 13.2

|Feb snow inch = 14.1

|Mar snow inch = 12.5

|Apr snow inch = 3.2

|May snow inch = 0.1

|Jun snow inch = 0.0

|Jul snow inch = 0.0

|Aug snow inch = 0.0

|Sep snow inch = 0.0

|Oct snow inch = 0.8

|Nov snow inch = 4.0

|Dec snow inch = 12.7

|year snow inch = 60.6

|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in

|Jan precipitation days = 14.8

|Feb precipitation days = 11.9

|Mar precipitation days = 12.6

|Apr precipitation days = 13.4

|May precipitation days = 14.5

|Jun precipitation days = 13.1

|Jul precipitation days = 12.3

|Aug precipitation days = 11.9

|Sep precipitation days = 10.9

|Oct precipitation days = 13.7

|Nov precipitation days = 11.6

|Dec precipitation days = 13.6

|year precipitation days = 154.3

|unit snow days = 0.1 in

|Jan snow days = 10.9

|Feb snow days = 9.2

|Mar snow days = 5.9

|Apr snow days = 1.9

|May snow days = 0.1

|Jun snow days = 0.0

|Jul snow days = 0.0

|Aug snow days = 0.0

|Sep snow days = 0.0

|Oct snow days = 0.5

|Nov snow days = 3.1

|Dec snow days = 8.2

|year snow days = 39.8

|source 1 = NOAA

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| title = NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data

| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

| access-date = August 7, 2021}}

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| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00369408&format=pdf

| title = Station: Wellsboro 4 SW, PA

| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020)

| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

| access-date = August 7, 2021}}

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{{US Census population

|1850= 620

|1860= 809

|1870= 1465

|1880= 2228

|1890= 2961

|1900= 2954

|1910= 3183

|1920= 3452

|1930= 3643

|1940= 3665

|1950= 4215

|1960= 4369

|1970= 4003

|1980= 3805

|1990= 3430

|2000= 3328

|2010= 3263

|2020= 3472

|estyear=2021

|estimate=3458

|estref=

|footnote=Sources:{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archive-date=11 June 2013}}

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As of the census of 2000, there were 3,328 people, 1,469 households, and 866 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|681.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,602 housing units at an average density of {{convert|327.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 98.14% White, 0.39% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 1,469 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $30,169, and the median income for a family was $39,898. Males had a median income of $37,083 versus $20,492 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,096. About 9.5% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

WNDA 1490AM (1000 watts) and WNBT-FM (50,000 watts) are owned by Southern Belle LLC. The Wellsboro Gazette is a weekly print publication owned by Tioga Publishing Company which covers news in Wellsboro and surrounding towns. Mountain Home, published by Beagle Media, is a monthly regional magazine headquartered and published out of Wellsboro.

Wellsboro receives television programming from the Elmira-Corning media market.

Additionally, Wellsboro is the first market opened by online media/news company The Home Page Network (starting as Wellsboro Home Page).

• Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival (June): A week-long celebration featuring a juried arts and crafts fair, queen's pageant, parades, and live music.
• Maple Weekend (March): Offers tours of local sugarhouses and tastings of maple products, highlighting regional maple syrup production.
• Performances at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts (Year-round): Hosts concerts, magic shows, and theatrical productions contributing to the town's arts and culture scene.
• Dickens of a Christmas (December): An annual event where downtown Wellsboro transforms into a Victorian-era marketplace, featuring costumed vendors, carolers, and holiday-themed activities.
• Christmas on Main Street (December): A festive celebration with decorated storefronts, horse-drawn carriage rides, and visits with Santa, enhancing the holiday spirit in the community.
• Wellsboro Comic Con (August): A convention celebrating pop culture, comics, and cosplay, attracting enthusiasts and artists to downtown Wellsboro.
• Tioga County Fair (August): A traditional county fair featuring agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, carnival rides, and local entertainment.
• Endless Mountain Music Festival (July–August): A multi-week classical music festival that brings renowned musicians to perform in various venues throughout the region.

• Morton Shelley Bailey, member of the Colorado Senate and Colorado Supreme Court
• Benjamin Franklin Bush, railroad executive
• Michael Capuzzo, journalist and non-fiction author
• Kathryn Crawford, film and theatre actress active in the 1920s and 1930s
• William O. Goodman, lumber tycoon
• Leonard Harrison, businessman in the lumber industry
• James Lowrey, lawyer and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
• Louise Leonard McLaren, school founder
• Benjamin Wistar Morris, second bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon
• Benjamin Wistar Morris, colonist
• Horace Billings Packer, congressman
• John Preston, dog handler and Pennsylvania State Police officer
• Ed Schieffelin, Indian scout and prospector
• George W. Sears, sportswriter and conservationist
• Warren Spencer, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
• William A. Stone, 22nd governor of Pennsylvania
• Polonia brothers, filmmakers

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