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Wellman

Texas · 230 residents · 0.34 sq mi
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Wellman is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,400. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
+13%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
676 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
−17%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1742232733223721990201020202024Wellman
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,774
+57%since 2000
from $15,757 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+39.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$411
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+15%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.5%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(22)
Diversity Score68.5%(158)
Diversity Score
69
+33%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellman, Texas?

Wellman, Texas has about 230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellman, Texas?

The typical household in Wellman, Texas earns about $90,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellman, Texas expensive?

In Wellman, Texas, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Wellman, Texas?

About 11.3% 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 5.5% of people in Wellman, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellman, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellman, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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