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Wellston

Michigan · 254 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 $40,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,800. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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
254
+3%since 2019
from 246 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
261 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 253 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+13%since 2019
from 44.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
172241310379448201020202024Wellston
2024353
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,114
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,143 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,766
+9%since 2019
from $16,361 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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
$68,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $522 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
14.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(9)
Diversity Score12.7%(31)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(239)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(23)
Diversity Score24.8%(63)
Diversity Score
25
+96%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 39.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.9% in 2019
Female
46.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellston, Michigan?

Wellston, Michigan has about 254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellston, Michigan?

The typical household in Wellston, Michigan earns about $40,114 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 $68,800, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Wellston, Michigan?

About 0.0% 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 8.8% of people in Wellston, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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