Wellington is a city located in Sumner County Kansas. Wellington has a 2024 population of 7,530. It is also the county seat of Sumner County. Wellington is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,682 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellington is $63,730 with a poverty rate of 14.84%. The median age in Wellington is 39.9 years: 38.4 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,623 | 85.9% |
| Two or more races | 460 | 5.97% |
| Native American | 433 | 5.62% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 1.61% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,954 | 2.53 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Non Family | 1,319 | 1.25 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 1,197 | 3.59 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Female | 271 | 3.58 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 167 | 3.29 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 349 | 6.91% |
| Associates Degree | 392 | 7.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 687 | 13.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 290 | 5.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,009 | 39.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 2.3% |
| Some College | 1,205 | 23.87% |
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 | 4,265 | 3,920 | 851 |
| Hispanic | 450 | 390 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 206 | 194 | 31 |
| Native American | 118 | 106 | 4 |
| Black | 98 | 78 | 0 |
| Other Race | 41 | 40 | 0 |
| Asian | 27 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 97.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 20.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,684 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,573 | $70,739 | $52,813 |
| High School Graduate | $32,831 | $41,942 | $23,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,583 | $33,712 | $15,694 |
| Overall | $36,099 | $44,239 | $29,187 |
| Some College | $36,827 | $47,905 | $24,337 |
$36,099
Average Earnings
$44,239
Average Male
$29,187
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.79% of Wellington residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,115 | 993 | 16.24% |
| Hispanic | 825 | 46 | 5.58% |
| Black | 95 | 41 | 43.16% |
| Asian | 29 | 27 | 93.1% |
| Native | 427 | 3 | 0.7% |
| Other | 41 | 1 | 2.44% |
14.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.32%
Male Poverty Rate
17.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellington is Asian, with 93.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellington is Native, with 0.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.2% |
| High School | 15.52% |
| Some College | 14.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.89% |
| Female Employed | 7.96% |
| Male Employed | 4.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,770 | $79,549 |
| Households | $48,333 | $63,730 |
| Married Families | $75,469 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,644 | $37,625 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
543
Number of Veterans
485
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 220 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 191 |
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 75+ | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 474 | 9.53% |
| Black | 39 | 31.45% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 10.82% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 4.23% |
| Other Race | 1 | 2.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
77.08%
Born in Wellington
98.75%
Native Born
1.25%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
98.75% of Wellington residents were born in the United States, with 77.08% having been born in Kansas. 1.04% 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 | 7,340 | -38 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 7,378 | -38 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 7,416 | -38 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 7,454 | -38 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 7,492 | -38 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 7,530 | -38 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 7,568 | -40 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 7,608 | -34 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 7,642 | -40 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 7,682 | 22 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 7,660 | -76 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 7,736 | -62 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,798 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 7,823 | -96 | -1.21% |
| 2015 | 7,919 | 46 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 7,873 | -63 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 7,936 | -42 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 7,978 | -64 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 8,042 | -121 | -1.48% |
| 2010 | 8,163 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,647 | 236 | 2.81% |
| 1990 | 8,411 | 199 | 2.42% |
| 1980 | 8,212 | 140 | 1.73% |
| 1970 | 8,072 | -737 | -8.37% |
| 1960 | 8,809 | 1,062 | 13.71% |
| 1950 | 7,747 | 501 | 6.91% |
| 1940 | 7,246 | -159 | -2.15% |
| 1930 | 7,405 | 357 | 5.07% |
| 1920 | 7,048 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 1910 | 7,034 | 2,789 | 65.7% |
| 1900 | 4,245 | -146 | -3.32% |
| 1890 | 4,391 | 1,697 | 62.99% |
| 1880 | 2,694 | -4,646 | -63.3% |