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Wellington

Kentucky · 565 residents · 0.091 sq mi
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Wellington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $213,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. Households here earn about 96% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
565
+1%since 2000
from 561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,209 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 6,165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−3%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4154785416036661990201020202024Wellington
2024492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,591
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,654
+51%since 2000
from $26,235 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $983 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(539)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian1.6%(9)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score10%(57)
Diversity Score
10
−8%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+94%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Kentucky?

Wellington, Kentucky has about 565 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wellington, Kentucky earns about $81,591 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 $213,500, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington, Kentucky?

About 61.7% 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 0.6% 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 17 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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