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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wellston

Ohio · 6,049 residents · 6.967 sq mi
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Wellston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,680. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,300. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,049
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
868 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Wellston
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,680
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,021 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,414
−38%vs 2000
vs $13,476 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.9%
+9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$264
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $390 in 2000
US average: $450
66.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
33.2% rent
2.1
+17%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(5,946)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(37)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(170)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(5,959)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0.6%(35)
Diversity Score3.7%(223)
4
+31%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.4%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wellston, Ohio?

Wellston, Ohio has about 6,049 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wellston, Ohio?

The typical household in Wellston, Ohio earns about $16,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellston, Ohio expensive?

In Wellston, Ohio, the median home is worth about $35,300, and the typical rent is about $264 a month.

How educated are people in Wellston, Ohio?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wellston, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellston, Ohio?

About 27.9% of people in Wellston, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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