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Wellington

Ohio · 4,799 residents · 3.644 sq mi
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Wellington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,665. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $120,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,799
+6%since 2000
from 4,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,317 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+23%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Wellington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,665
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,813
+53%since 2000
from $17,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−16%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(4,350)
Black1.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino1%(47)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(266)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(4,353)
Black1.3%(64)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(147)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other2.6%(126)
Diversity Score17.5%(839)
Diversity Score
17
+196%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Ohio?

Wellington, Ohio has about 4,799 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Ohio?

The typical household in Wellington, Ohio earns about $54,665 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellington, Ohio expensive?

In Wellington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $120,500, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington, Ohio?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wellington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellington, Ohio?

About 11.2% of people in Wellington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellington, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 659 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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