Census Bureau data for Wellington city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Wellington city
- What is the median household income in Wellington city?
- The median household income in Wellington city is $49,545 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Wellington city?
- The poverty rate in Wellington city is 33.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Wellington city?
- $101,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Wellington city?
- The median gross rent in Wellington city is $468 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Wellington city residents have a college degree?
- 19.5% of adults in Wellington city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,008
Median Income
$49,545
Median Home Value
$101,700
Poverty Rate
33.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.2%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,509 (+45.6%)
Home Value:
+$57,500 (+130.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+11.7 pp (+54.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+9.4 pp (+93.1%)
Unemployment:
-12.7 pp (-98.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,008
Median Age
35.0
Female
51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 50.5%
Black 8.9%
Two or More 21.6%
Other 12.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$49,545
±$9,301
-$26,747 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$66,961
Median Family Income
$62,526
Poverty Rate
33.2%
+22.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
39.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
22.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.0%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
18.8%
$25–35k
5.3%
$35–50k
18.7%
$50–75k
22.6%
$75–100k
11.5%
$100–150k
7.3%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
980
Owner-Occupied
72.2%
Renter-Occupied
27.8%
Vacancy Rate
28.4%
Median Home Value
$101,700
-$158,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$468
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
15.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
27.2%
$50–100k
21.9%
$100–200k
17.2%
$200–300k
10.7%
$1M+
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.0%
1 vehicle
39.7%
2 vehicles
45.7%
3+
12.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.2%
Single-fam. att.
4.4%
2–4 units
8.6%
20+ units
0.6%
Mobile home
4.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
25.6%
1940–1969
8.6%
1970–1999
17.6%
2010+
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
68.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.5%
-13.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.7%
Some College / Associate
17.0%
Less Than High School
8.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
71.8%
Unemployment Rate
0.2%
-4.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.4%
Self-Employed
7.5%
Government Workers
26.7%
Private For-Profit
64.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.3%
Transportation
12.6%
Arts/Entmt.
11.9%
Prof. Services
11.4%
Agriculture
7.1%
Public Admin
6.7%
Construction
6.3%
Retail
4.2%
Finance
3.1%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
35.7%
Management
26.0%
Sales
16.7%
Construction
15.9%
Production
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
12.5 min
Drove Alone
81.0%
Carpool
14.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.4%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
702
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
37.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.0%
5–9
9.5%
10–14
12.9%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
10.8%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
9.1%
85+
2.9%
Under 18: 32.2%
Working age (18–64): 67.8%
65 and over: 16.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.9%
Naturalized Citizen
60.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
7.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.6%
With a Disability
13.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
71.5%
Uninsured
28.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.6%
Has a Computer
97.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023