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Wellston

Oklahoma · 906 residents · 1.72 sq mi
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Wellston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,631. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,900. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

906
+10%vs 2000
vs 825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
527 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 32.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6507378249109971990201020202024Wellston
2024902
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,631
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,553 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,597
−25%vs 2000
vs $14,052 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.6%
+8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$330
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $417 in 2000
US average: $450
70.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
29.3% rent
1.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(709)
Black5.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(164)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(863)
Black3.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score12.2%(110)
12
−39%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.9%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.4 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 25.1 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, Oklahoma?

Wellston, Oklahoma has about 906 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wellston, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wellston, Oklahoma earns about $18,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellston, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wellston, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $29,900, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Wellston, Oklahoma?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wellston, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellston, Oklahoma?

About 22.6% of people in Wellston, Oklahoma 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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