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Wellington

Illinois · 242 residents · 0.238 sq mi
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Wellington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,900. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
−8%since 2000
from 264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+16%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1511922332743151990201020202024Wellington
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,041
+27%since 2000
from $17,324 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+45%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score12.1%(29)
Diversity Score
12
+160%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+99%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Illinois?

Wellington, Illinois has about 242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Illinois?

The typical household in Wellington, Illinois earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellington, Illinois expensive?

In Wellington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington, Illinois?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wellington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellington, Illinois?

About 11.8% of people in Wellington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellington, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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