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Wellston

Ohio · 5,412 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 $45,082. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,900. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
5,412
−11%since 2000
from 6,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
777 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+13%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Wellston
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,082
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,588
+60%since 2000
from $13,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(5,066)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(70)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.1%(61)
Diversity Score7.2%(388)
Diversity Score
7
+156%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellston, Ohio?

Wellston, Ohio has about 5,412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellston, Ohio?

The typical household in Wellston, Ohio earns about $45,082 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 $91,900, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Wellston, Ohio?

About 11.1% 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 27.5% of people in Wellston, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellston, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellston, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 637 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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