Welling is a CDP located in Cherokee County Oklahoma. Welling has a 2024 population of 690. Welling is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 709 in 2020.
The average household income in Welling is $80,492 with a poverty rate of 22.65%. The median age in Welling is 43.6 years: 34.5 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Welling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 52.56% |
| Native American | 211 | 30.06% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 15.81% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 249 | 2.74 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Married | 155 | 3.55 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 67 | 0 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Male | 21 | 2.38 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 6 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
83.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 2.47% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 9.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 12.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 1.85% |
| High School Graduate | 191 | 39.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.62% |
| Some College | 162 | 33.33% |
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 | 253 | 243 | 47 |
| Native American | 166 | 161 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 56 | 7 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,231 | $0 | $69,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,771 | $47,500 | $36,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,833 | $40,104 | $42,292 |
| Some College | $27,400 | $26,925 | $0 |
$40,833
Average Earnings
$40,104
Average Male
$42,292
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.33% of Welling residents speak only English, while 5.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 115 | 31.17% |
| Native | 211 | 44 | 20.85% |
22.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.43%
Male Poverty Rate
19.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Welling is White, with 31.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Welling is Native, with 20.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 23.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
| High School | 9.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,750 | $102,906 |
| Households | $45,417 | $80,492 |
| Married Families | $72,596 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,625 | $19,609 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.7%
Male Marriage Rate
65.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 11.37% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 19.64% |
| Native American | 4 | 2.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
65.67%
Born in Welling
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.43% of Welling residents were born in the United States, with 65.67% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.57% 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 | 690 | -6 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 696 | -6 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 702 | 24 | 3.54% |
| 2021 | 678 | -31 | -4.37% |
| 2020 | 709 | 49 | 7.42% |
| 2019 | 660 | 22 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 638 | -133 | -17.25% |
| 2017 | 771 | -85 | -9.93% |
| 2016 | 856 | 15 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 841 | -33 | -3.78% |
| 2014 | 874 | 177 | 25.39% |
| 2013 | 697 | 54 | 8.4% |
| 2012 | 643 | -11 | -1.68% |
| 2011 | 654 | -117 | -15.18% |
| 2010 | 771 | 0 | 0% |