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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,883

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52%979

Hispanic/Latino

39.1%736

Two or More

3.9%73

Black

3.8%72

Other

0.7%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%36

High School Diploma

20.4%258

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%47

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%147

Associate's Degree

8.9%112

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%173

Master's Degree

4.7%59

Professional Degree

1.4%18

Doctorate

1.1%14

HS or Higher

68.4%

BA or Higher

20.9%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,400

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.9%518

Renter-Occupied

27.1%193

Total Units

968

Homeownership

72.9%

Vacancy Rate

26.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

39.4%204

$50K–$100K

14.5%75

$100K–$150K

12.9%67

$150K–$200K

20.7%107

$200K–$300K

9.1%47

$300K–$500K

2.3%12

$1M+

1.2%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%3

2010–2019

1.5%15

1990–1999

4.3%42

1980–1989

6%58

1970–1979

18.3%177

1960–1969

23.8%230

1950–1959

11.8%114

1940–1949

10.4%101

1939 or earlier

23.6%228

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.5%409

Electricity

42.5%302

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,050

Mean Household Incomei

$69,449

Per Capita Incomei

$28,415

Poverty Ratei

21.7%

Unemploymenti

0.2%

Labor Forcei

950

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%27

$10K–$15K

3.1%22

$15K–$20K

4.1%29

$20K–$25K

2.8%20

$25K–$30K

7.3%52

$30K–$35K

3.1%22

$35K–$40K

2.4%17

$40K–$45K

8.6%61

$45K–$50K

8.9%63

$50K–$60K

7.9%56

$60K–$75K

13.8%98

$75K–$100K

16.7%119

$100K–$125K

3.9%28

$125K–$150K

6.5%46

$150K–$200K

4.2%30

$200K+

3%21

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$388/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing20 homes100% occupied$388/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,050/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

85%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

10%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

85% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

65% of subsidized households are minority

3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25% 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

1568.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

135

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

890

Avg. Commutei

13.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

40(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

71%Insured

29%Uninsured