Wellton is a town located in Yuma County Arizona. Wellton has a 2024 population of 2,635. Wellton is currently growing at a rate of 2.45% annually and its population has increased by 10.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,383 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellton is $65,175 with a poverty rate of 13%. The median age in Wellton is 64.8 years: 68.1 years for males, and 61.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,934 | 79.04% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 14.06% |
| Other race | 148 | 6.05% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,237 | 1.97 | 86 | 14 |
| Married | 743 | 2.44 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 421 | 1.11 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 59 | 2.24 | 39 | 61 |
| Male | 14 | 1.93 | 100 | 0 |
2.4
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
86.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 127 | 6.42% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 4.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 255 | 12.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 203 | 10.27% |
| High School Graduate | 448 | 22.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 296 | 14.97% |
| Some College | 550 | 27.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,489 | 1,365 | 405 |
| Hispanic | 404 | 122 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 217 | 102 | 42 |
| Other Race | 119 | 57 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $67,898 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,787 | $62,857 | $23,600 |
| Some College | $31,023 | $46,534 | $0 |
$30,787
Average Earnings
$62,857
Average Male
$23,600
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.12% of Wellton residents speak only English, while 23.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,744 | 160 | 9.17% |
| Multiple | 344 | 109 | 31.69% |
| Hispanic | 550 | 67 | 12.18% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Other | 148 | 1 | 0.68% |
13%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.79%
Male Poverty Rate
18.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellton is Other, with 0.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.9% |
| Some College | 4.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 1.36% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,761 | $77,403 |
| Households | $52,654 | $65,175 |
| Married Families | $72,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,855 | $39,223 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.4%
Male Marriage Rate
63.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
420
Number of Veterans
402
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 226 |
| Korea | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 236 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 414 | 23.6% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 6 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
27.3%
Labor Force Participation
26.4%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
22.8%
Born in Wellton
77.93%
Native Born
22.07%
Foreign Born
8.38%
Non Citizen
13.69%
Naturalized
77.93% of Wellton residents were born in the United States, with 22.8% having been born in Arizona. 8.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,950 | 63 | 2.18% |
| 2028 | 2,887 | 63 | 2.23% |
| 2027 | 2,824 | 63 | 2.28% |
| 2026 | 2,761 | 63 | 2.34% |
| 2025 | 2,698 | 63 | 2.39% |
| 2024 | 2,635 | 63 | 2.45% |
| 2023 | 2,572 | 54 | 2.14% |
| 2022 | 2,518 | 55 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2,463 | 80 | 3.36% |
| 2020 | 2,383 | -707 | -22.88% |
| 2019 | 3,090 | 23 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 3,067 | 7 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 3,060 | 41 | 1.36% |
| 2016 | 3,019 | 28 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 2,991 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 3,004 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 2,998 | 8 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 2,990 | 9 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2,981 | 50 | 1.71% |
| 2010 | 2,931 | 0 | 0% |