Wellston is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Wellston has a 2024 population of 1,599. Wellston is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,535 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellston is $45,436 with a poverty rate of 38.05%. The median age in Wellston is 33.9 years: 35.1 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,769 | 92.47% |
| White | 84 | 4.39% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 3.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 776 | 2.47 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 347 | 3 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Non Family | 325 | 1.58 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 58 | 3.28 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Male | 46 | 3.65 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
48.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 11.78% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82 | 6.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 1.84% |
| High School Graduate | 602 | 48.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 1.28% |
| Some College | 280 | 22.44% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,187 | 1,038 | 105 |
| White | 59 | 45 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 8.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,944 | $57,598 | $47,597 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,457 | $34,118 | $28,401 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $9,643 |
$29,457
Average Earnings
$34,118
Average Male
$28,401
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.95% of Wellston residents speak only English, while 1.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,769 | 685 | 38.72% |
| White | 82 | 20 | 24.39% |
38.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.38%
Male Poverty Rate
32.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellston is Black, with 38.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellston is White, with 24.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80.98% |
| Some College | 30.69% |
| High School | 13.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 21.83% |
| Male Employed | 6.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,454 | $51,042 |
| Households | $35,278 | $45,436 |
| Married Families | $50,735 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,066 | $34,772 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
10.9%
Male Marriage Rate
17.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 44 | 3.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
3%
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
79.56%
Born in Wellston
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Wellston residents were born in the United States, with 79.56% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,679 | 16 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 1,663 | 16 | 0.97% |
| 2027 | 1,647 | 16 | 0.98% |
| 2026 | 1,631 | 16 | 0.99% |
| 2025 | 1,615 | 16 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1,599 | 16 | 1.01% |
| 2023 | 1,583 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,580 | 13 | 0.83% |
| 2021 | 1,567 | 32 | 2.08% |
| 2020 | 1,535 | -753 | -32.91% |
| 2019 | 2,288 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 2,296 | -11 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 2,307 | -12 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 2,319 | -18 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 2,337 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 2,342 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 2,347 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 2,351 | 16 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 2,335 | 14 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 2,321 | 0 | 0% |