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Welling

Oklahoma · 720 residents · 25.179 sq mi
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Welling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $186,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
+8%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
29 / sq mi
−24%since 2009
from 37 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+28%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6086997918829742000201020202024Welling
2024720
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(42)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(57)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1413.1%(94)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.5%(18)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.4%(89)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(91)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.9%(86)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.8%(121)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.3%(60)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(37)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,135
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,118 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,562
+46%since 2000
from $16,859 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+5%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,300
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+16%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Welling on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(22)
Asian1.5%(11)
Other54%(389)
Diversity Score
67
+2%since 2009
from 66 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(12)
Spaniard1.4%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino1.5%(11)
Ancestry
English10.7%(77)
German9.9%(71)
Irish7.6%(55)
Croatian5.6%(40)
Czech1.8%(13)
Scottish1.3%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Croatian population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 65.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 39.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.5%(52)
Married63.7%(179)
Widowed9.3%(26)
Divorced8.5%(24)
Women 15+
Never married14.6%(36)
Married65.9%(162)
Widowed9.3%(23)
Divorced10.2%(25)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welling, Oklahoma?

Welling, Oklahoma has about 720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welling, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Welling, Oklahoma earns about $47,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welling, Oklahoma expensive?

In Welling, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $186,300, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Welling, Oklahoma?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Welling, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welling, Oklahoma?

About 19.3% of people in Welling, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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