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Wellington

Missouri · 738 residents · 1.09 sq mi
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Wellington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,143. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
738
−6%since 2000
from 784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
677 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 719 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3645677719741K1990201020202024Wellington
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,143
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,667
+37%since 2000
from $17,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(760)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(677)
Black1.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(18)
Diversity Score15.1%(111)
Diversity Score
15
+166%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Missouri?

Wellington, Missouri has about 738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Missouri?

The typical household in Wellington, Missouri earns about $52,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellington, Missouri expensive?

In Wellington, Missouri, the median home is worth about $118,100.

How educated are people in Wellington, Missouri?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wellington, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellington, Missouri?

About 16.7% of people in Wellington, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellington, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellington, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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