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Wellington

Florida · 56,508 residents · 45.056 sq mi
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Wellington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,890. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $362,000. Households here earn about 66% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,508
+48%since 2000
from 38,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,254 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K29K43K56K69K1990201020202024Wellington
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,890
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,271 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,271
+15%since 2000
from $30,726 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,474
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $989 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+98%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(30,473)
Black5.1%(1,957)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(4,395)
Asian1.9%(741)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(15,534)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(36,605)
Black10%(5,626)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(10,952)
Asian3.8%(2,144)
Other2.8%(1,555)
Diversity Score67.1%(37,921)
Diversity Score
67
+65%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Florida?

Wellington, Florida has about 56,508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Florida?

The typical household in Wellington, Florida earns about $78,890 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 $362,000, and the typical rent is about $1,474 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington, Florida?

About 40.7% 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 7.1% 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 35,838 residents, a change of about 173 percent over that period.

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