Wellston is a CDP located in Manistee County Michigan. Wellston has a 2024 population of 210. Wellston is currently declining at a rate of -3.23% annually and its population has decreased by -19.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 262 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellston is $52,939 with a poverty rate of 9.18%. The median age in Wellston is 34.4 years: 34.8 years for males, and 22.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 92% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 5.41% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.65% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 117 | 3.63 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 58 | 1.34 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 53 | 6.19 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 3.17 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5.75
Average Family Size
3.63
Average Household Size
86.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 20.14% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 5.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 1.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.44% |
| High School Graduate | 103 | 37.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 12.23% |
| Some College | 64 | 23.02% |
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 | 267 | 177 | 7 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,450 | $40,550 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,250 | $40,400 | $39,375 |
| Some College | $38,542 | $0 | $39,167 |
$40,250
Average Earnings
$40,400
Average Male
$39,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.98% of Wellston residents speak only English, while 1.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 39 | 9.97% |
9.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.36%
Male Poverty Rate
8.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellston is White, with 9.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellston is White, with 9.97% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.89% |
| High School | 13.59% |
| Some College | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,250 | $73,873 |
| Households | $48,125 | $52,939 |
| Married Families | $79,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,714 | $26,934 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 3.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
46.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.8%
Labor Force Participation
27.9%
Employment Rate
20%
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
83.76%
Born in Wellston
99.06%
Native Born
0.94%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
99.06% of Wellston residents were born in the United States, with 83.76% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 210 | -7 | -3.23% |
| 2023 | 217 | -7 | -3.13% |
| 2022 | 224 | -5 | -2.18% |
| 2021 | 229 | -33 | -12.6% |
| 2020 | 262 | 16 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 246 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 244 | -21 | -7.92% |
| 2017 | 265 | 3 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 262 | -42 | -13.82% |
| 2015 | 304 | 20 | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 284 | -2 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 286 | 91 | 46.67% |
| 2012 | 195 | -67 | -25.57% |
| 2011 | 262 | -49 | -15.76% |
| 2010 | 311 | 0 | 0% |