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Wellston

Missouri · 1,537 residents · 0.932 sq mi
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Wellston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,432. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 923 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $34,000. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,537
−38%since 2000
from 2,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,649 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 2,639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+19%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wellston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,432
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,310
+134%since 2000
from $8,262 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$34,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$1,006
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
63.6% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−15%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(155)
Black91.3%(2,245)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(26)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(438)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(35)
Black93%(1,430)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.2%(34)
Diversity Score14.9%(230)
Diversity Score
15
−16%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellston, Missouri?

Wellston, Missouri has about 1,537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellston, Missouri?

The typical household in Wellston, Missouri earns about $29,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellston, Missouri expensive?

In Wellston, Missouri, the median home is worth about $34,000, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in Wellston, Missouri?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wellston, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellston, Missouri?

About 32.2% of people in Wellston, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellston, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellston, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,075 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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