Wellston is a town located in Lincoln County Oklahoma. Wellston has a 2024 population of 695. Wellston is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 683 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellston is $61,275 with a poverty rate of 14.18%. The median age in Wellston is 41.4 years: 44.5 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 718 | 90.43% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 5.29% |
| Native American | 25 | 3.15% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 382 | 2.08 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 213 | 1.06 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Married | 115 | 3.18 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Female | 41 | 3.66 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 13 | 4 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
79.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 10.13% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 1.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 5.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 3.07% |
| High School Graduate | 177 | 32.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 254 | 45.93% |
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 | 507 | 452 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Native American | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 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 white people with a rate of 9.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,375 | $0 | $54,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,833 | $0 | $50,208 |
| High School Graduate | $36,528 | $46,563 | $26,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,857 | $51,875 | $53,036 |
| Overall | $43,281 | $53,125 | $38,250 |
| Some College | $40,000 | $58,750 | $0 |
$43,281
Average Earnings
$53,125
Average Male
$38,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.09% of Wellston residents speak only English, while 1.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 689 | 102 | 14.8% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 4 | 13.33% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Multiple | 42 | 3 | 7.14% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Black | 4 | 2 | 50% |
14.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.09%
Male Poverty Rate
19.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellston is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellston is Multiple, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.33% |
| Some College | 6.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Female Employed | 13.51% |
| Male Employed | 4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,375 | $84,106 |
| Households | $55,665 | $61,275 |
| Married Families | $73,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,125 | $42,778 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
136
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 23.81% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
74.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
66.88%
Born in Wellston
97.86%
Native Born
2.14%
Foreign Born
2.14%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.86% of Wellston residents were born in the United States, with 66.88% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 710 | 3 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 707 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 704 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 701 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 698 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 695 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 692 | 4 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 688 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 685 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 683 | -95 | -12.21% |
| 2019 | 778 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 779 | -7 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 786 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 788 | -4 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 792 | 8 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 784 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 781 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 777 | -6 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 783 | -6 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 789 | 0 | 0% |