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Wellman

Texas · 229 residents (2025 est.) · 0.34 sq mi
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Wellman is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,411. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 56% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
+41%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
841 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−2%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:229 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1742232733223721990201020202024Wellman
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,411
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,183
+142%since 2000
from $15,757 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
+57.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.189
−52%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.7%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(28)
Diversity Score72.9%(209)
Diversity Score
73
+41%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
10.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2012
from 1.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 75.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2016
from 76.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2016
from 18.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellman, Texas?

Wellman, Texas has about 286 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellman, Texas?

The typical household in Wellman, Texas earns about $122,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Wellman, Texas?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wellman, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellman, Texas?

About 1.4% of people in Wellman, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellman, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellman, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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