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Wellston

Michigan · 311 residents · 0.974 sq mi
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Wellston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,556. Population has grown 19% since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,500. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
311
+19%vs 2011
vs 262 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
319 / sq mi
+19%vs 2011
vs 269 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
−7%vs 2011
vs 50.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
172241310379448201020202024Wellston
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,556
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $27,049 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,321
−3%vs 2011
vs $17,798 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.344 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade39.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $66,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $883 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−13.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.1% in 2011
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
58.0%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+3%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(24)
Diversity Score20.8%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(292)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other5.6%(17)
Diversity Score18.1%(56)
Diversity Score
18
−13%vs 2011
vs 21 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+10%vs 2011
vs 29.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
Female
46.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellston, Michigan?

Wellston, Michigan has about 311 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellston, Michigan?

The typical household in Wellston, Michigan earns about $26,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellston, Michigan expensive?

In Wellston, Michigan, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Wellston, Michigan?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wellston, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellston, Michigan?

About 14.9% of people in Wellston, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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