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Wellington

Kansas · 7,715 residents · 7.618 sq mi
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Wellington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,279. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $82,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,715
−11%since 2000
from 8,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+5%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Wellington
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,279
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,410 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,316
+45%since 2000
from $16,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wellington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(7,654)
Black1.6%(141)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(628)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(1,873)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(6,284)
Black1.8%(137)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(685)
Asian0.6%(43)
Other5.7%(442)
Diversity Score37.9%(2,920)
Diversity Score
38
+75%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Kansas?

Wellington, Kansas has about 7,715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Kansas?

The typical household in Wellington, Kansas earns about $48,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellington, Kansas expensive?

In Wellington, Kansas, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington, Kansas?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wellington, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellington, Kansas?

About 14.7% of people in Wellington, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellington, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellington, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 685 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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