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Wellington

Colorado · 12,169 residents (2025 est.) · 3.838 sq mi
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Wellington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,017. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,126 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $464,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,798
+342%since 2000
from 2,672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,074 / sq mi
+120%since 2009
from 1,400 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+18%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,169 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3143K7K10K13K1990201020202024Wellington
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.3%(1,216)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(1,013)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(874)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(749)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(562)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.5%(1,472)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4422%(2,591)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.4%(1,462)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.6%(895)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.7%(794)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.4%(170)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,017
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,408
+138%since 2000
from $17,783 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+40.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+1%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,200
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,473
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+39%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wellington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,256)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(324)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(8,526)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(2,819)
Asian0.6%(73)
Other3.1%(366)
Diversity Score
52
+100%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican19.4%(2,293)
Spaniard2.6%(305)
Puerto Rican0.9%(112)
Uruguayan0.2%(28)
Peruvian0.2%(25)
Colombian0.2%(18)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(31)
Filipino0.1%(17)
Vietnamese0.1%(9)
Japanese0.1%(8)
Korean0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German24.6%(2,907)
English13.4%(1,576)
Irish10.3%(1,212)
American9.2%(1,087)
Italian6.1%(716)
French5.4%(641)
Scottish3.7%(433)
Norwegian2.7%(323)
Russian2%(232)
Swedish1.7%(201)
Greek1.2%(136)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1%(118)
Hungarian0.7%(82)
British0.6%(76)
Danish0.5%(60)
Polish0.4%(53)
Canadian0.4%(43)
Welsh0.4%(42)
West Indian0.3%(38)
Czech0.2%(22)
Serbian0.2%(22)
Croatian0.1%(14)
Swiss0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+118%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 82.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.4%(989)
Married66%(2,914)
Widowed2.4%(106)
Divorced9.2%(406)
Women 15+
Never married24.6%(1,053)
Married62.9%(2,693)
Widowed5.6%(241)
Divorced6.8%(293)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Colorado?

Wellington, Colorado has about 11,798 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Colorado?

The typical household in Wellington, Colorado earns about $107,017 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellington, Colorado expensive?

In Wellington, Colorado, the median home is worth about $464,200, and the typical rent is about $2,473 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington, Colorado?

About 46.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wellington, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellington, Colorado?

About 8.8% of people in Wellington, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellington, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellington, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,440 residents, a change of about 769 percent over that period.

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