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Wellington

Illinois · 206 residents · 0.238 sq mi
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Wellington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,400. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−22%since 2000
from 264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
866 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
−4%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1511922332743151990201020202024Wellington
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,024
+4%since 2000
from $17,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(20)
Diversity Score
10
+106%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+90%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Illinois?

Wellington, Illinois has about 206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Illinois?

The typical household in Wellington, Illinois earns about $37,500 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 $60,400, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington, Illinois?

About 9.2% 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 19.4% 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 93 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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