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Wellington

Florida · 61,637 residents · 45.056 sq mi
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Wellington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,924. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $411,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,637
+61%since 2000
from 38,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,368 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K29K43K56K69K1990201020202024Wellington
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,924
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,906
+40%since 2000
from $30,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,955
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $989 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+95%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wellington on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(34,308)
Black10.5%(6,500)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(14,912)
Asian5.2%(3,195)
Other1.8%(1,116)
Diversity Score74.6%(45,980)
Diversity Score
75
+84%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Florida?

Wellington, Florida has about 61,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Florida?

The typical household in Wellington, Florida earns about $90,924 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 $411,200, and the typical rent is about $1,955 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington, Florida?

About 44.6% 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 6.3% 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 40,967 residents, a change of about 198 percent over that period.

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