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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wellington

Florida · 38,216 residents · 45.056 sq mi
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Wellington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,271. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $163,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,216
+85%since 1990
from 20,670 in 1990
1990 – 2025
848 / sq mi
+85%since 1990
from 459 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+9%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K29K43K56K69K1990201020202024Wellington
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,271
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,863 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,726
+44%since 1990
from $21,321 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$163,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $145,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$989
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $799 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
17.8% rent
2.3
−16%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(19,727)
Black2.2%(458)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,319)
Asian1.3%(272)
Diversity Score23.9%(4,932)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(30,473)
Black5.1%(1,957)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(4,395)
Asian1.9%(741)
Diversity Score40.6%(15,534)
41
+70%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 36.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Florida?

Wellington, Florida has about 38,216 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Florida?

The typical household in Wellington, Florida earns about $70,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellington, Florida expensive?

In Wellington, Florida, the median home is worth about $163,000, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington, Florida?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wellington, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellington, Florida?

About 4.3% of people in Wellington, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellington, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellington, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,546 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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