Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wellington, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

62,146

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.8%31,559

Hispanic/Latino

28.5%17,704

Black

12.1%7,507

Asian

4.4%2,720

Two or More

3.3%2,072

Other

0.9%575

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%686

High School Diploma

15.1%6,502

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%2,694

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%4,473

Associate's Degree

11.3%4,872

Bachelor's Degree

29.9%12,853

Master's Degree

12.6%5,399

Professional Degree

4.7%2,024

Doctorate

2.5%1,055

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

49.7%

Graduate+

19.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$599,400

Median Renti

$2,562

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.8%16,563

Renter-Occupied

24.2%5,296

Total Units

24,497

Homeownership

75.8%

Vacancy Rate

10.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%113

$50K–$100K

0.6%97

$100K–$150K

1.6%268

$150K–$200K

0.7%121

$200K–$300K

3.4%566

$300K–$500K

28.4%4,706

$500K–$1M

52.9%8,755

$1M+

11.7%1,937

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

780

$2,000+

4,010

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%154

2010–2019

8.4%2,047

2000–2009

28.6%7,008

1990–1999

23.5%5,762

1980–1989

26.5%6,485

1970–1979

11.9%2,911

1960–1969

0.1%24

1950–1959

0.1%21

1940–1949

0.1%33

1939 or earlier

0.2%52

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.5%19,561

Utility Gas

4.9%1,079

No Fuel

3.1%680

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%381

Solar

0.7%157

Fuel Oil

0%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$115,632

Mean Household Incomei

$157,723

Per Capita Incomei

$57,019

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

31,713

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%657

$10K–$15K

1.5%321

$15K–$20K

1.5%324

$20K–$25K

1.7%363

$25K–$30K

1.8%392

$30K–$35K

2.7%589

$35K–$40K

1.8%403

$40K–$45K

3.7%810

$45K–$50K

1.6%353

$50K–$60K

4.9%1,061

$60K–$75K

6.1%1,344

$75K–$100K

11.6%2,527

$100K–$125K

11.5%2,514

$125K–$150K

8.6%1,887

$150K–$200K

13.6%2,968

$200K+

24.5%5,346

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

367

Residentsi

1,258

Avg. Tenant Renti

$794/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers367 homes83% occupied$794/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $115,632/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

62%

Very low income$35K–$58K/yr

24%

Low income$58K–$93K/yr

11%

Moderate / aboveOver $93K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

15,48924.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,334

India

655

Canada

610

Guatemala

471

United Kingdom

374

Germany

247

China

244

Philippines

163

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,031

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

30,197

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,263(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.4%Insured

8.6%Uninsured