Wellman is a city located in Washington County Iowa. Wellman has a 2024 population of 1,513. Wellman is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,523 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellman is $71,198 with a poverty rate of 4.46%. The median age in Wellman is 43.2 years: 40 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,405 | 95.32% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 2.65% |
| Other race | 19 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 622 | 2.25 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 294 | 3.22 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.18 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Female | 24 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 11 | 4.36 | 100 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 2.17% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 10.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 168 | 15.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 4.8% |
| High School Graduate | 454 | 41.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 4.71% |
| Some College | 234 | 21.2% |
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 | 1,051 | 981 | 215 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 6 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $82,569 | $24,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,458 | $81,563 | $50,938 |
| High School Graduate | $37,540 | $44,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,934 | $42,292 | $38,529 |
| Overall | $39,924 | $53,750 | $31,667 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $57,167 | $37,946 |
$39,924
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$31,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.27% of Wellman residents speak only English, while 4.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,304 | 62 | 4.75% |
4.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.96%
Male Poverty Rate
5.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellman is White, with 4.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellman is White, with 4.75% 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 4.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.39% |
| High School | 3.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.23% |
| Female Employed | 0.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,375 | $88,612 |
| Households | $55,833 | $71,198 |
| Married Families | $98,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,939 | $51,544 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 27.03% |
| Other Race | 7 | 36.84% |
| Black | 5 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 18.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
78.63%
Born in Wellman
99.05%
Native Born
0.95%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.05% of Wellman residents were born in the United States, with 78.63% having been born in Iowa. 0.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,502 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 1,504 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 1,506 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 1,509 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 1,511 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 1,513 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 1,516 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 1,519 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 1,523 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,523 | 119 | 8.48% |
| 2019 | 1,404 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 1,407 | -13 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 1,420 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 1,416 | -12 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 1,428 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 1,425 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,425 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 1,420 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 1,414 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 1,409 | 0 | 0% |