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Wellston

Oklahoma · 679 residents · 1.72 sq mi
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Wellston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,864. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 146 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
679
−18%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+15%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6507378249109971990201020202024Wellston
2024902
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,864
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,553 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,545
+103%since 2000
from $14,052 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(560)
Black1.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(51)
Diversity Score29.6%(201)
Diversity Score
30
+49%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 70.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellston, Oklahoma?

Wellston, Oklahoma has about 679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellston, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wellston, Oklahoma earns about $50,864 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 $69,100, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Wellston, Oklahoma?

About 8.0% 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 12.6% of people in Wellston, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellston, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellston, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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