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Wellington

Kentucky · 575 residents (2025 est.) · 0.091 sq mi
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Wellington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,083. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $345,400. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
492
−12%since 2000
from 561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,407 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 6,165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+18%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:575 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4154785416036661990201020202024Wellington
2024492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,083
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,031 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,972
+136%since 2000
from $26,235 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+16%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,115
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $983 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(532)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(15)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(25)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3%(15)
Diversity Score20%(98)
Diversity Score
20
+84%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.3%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
56.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 3.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 86.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Kentucky?

Wellington, Kentucky has about 492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wellington, Kentucky earns about $94,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellington, Kentucky expensive?

In Wellington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $345,400, and the typical rent is about $2,115 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington, Kentucky?

About 66.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wellington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellington, Kentucky?

About 4.5% of people in Wellington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellington, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellington, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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