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Welling

Oklahoma · 771 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 $24,091. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,400. Households here earn about 44% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
771
+15%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6086997918829742000201020202024Welling
2024720
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,091
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,118 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,499
−32%since 2000
from $16,859 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food19.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−42.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+74%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(83)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(353)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other38.1%(294)
Diversity Score66.8%(515)
Diversity Score
67
+437%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.2%
−55.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welling, Oklahoma?

Welling, Oklahoma has about 771 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welling, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Welling, Oklahoma earns about $24,091 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 $75,400, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Welling, Oklahoma?

About 8.1% 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 18.3% of people in Welling, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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