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Wellington

Texas · 1,770 residents (2025 est.) · 1.379 sq mi
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Wellington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,050. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 392 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,400. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,883
−17%since 2000
from 2,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,365 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+1%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,770 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wellington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,050
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,260 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,415
+103%since 2000
from $13,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−22%since 2010
from 0.492 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+7%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(1,487)
Black6.9%(158)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(571)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.1%(1,367)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(979)
Black3.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino39.1%(736)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(96)
Diversity Score71.6%(1,348)
Diversity Score
72
+19%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% 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
2.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.0%
−49.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+28.1 ptssince 2017
from 60.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2016
from 70.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2016
from 28.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington, Texas?

Wellington, Texas has about 1,883 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellington, Texas?

The typical household in Wellington, Texas earns about $57,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellington, Texas expensive?

In Wellington, Texas, the median home is worth about $87,400.

How educated are people in Wellington, Texas?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wellington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellington, Texas?

About 22.4% of people in Wellington, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellington, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellington, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 535 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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