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 $60,871 with a poverty rate of 25.75%. The median age in Wellston is 44 years: 47.2 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 811 | 89.32% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 7.49% |
| Native American | 20 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.33% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 412 | 2.2 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 247 | 1.28 | 85 | 15 |
| Married | 110 | 3.32 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 39 | 4.13 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Male | 16 | 4.06 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 8.15% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 2.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 94 | 14.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 2.19% |
| High School Graduate | 207 | 32.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.1% |
| Some College | 246 | 38.56% |
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 | 592 | 537 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 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 asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,500 | $0 | $56,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,250 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $38,958 | $39,861 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,375 | $0 | $55,536 |
| Overall | $42,396 | $52,500 | $40,795 |
| Some College | $40,000 | $68,750 | $26,667 |
$42,396
Average Earnings
$52,500
Average Male
$40,795
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.69% of Wellston residents speak only English, while 1.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 781 | 215 | 27.53% |
| Multiple | 68 | 12 | 17.65% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 3 | 7.14% |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 50% |
25.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.04%
Male Poverty Rate
32.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellston is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellston is Hispanic, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 55.56% |
| High School | 33.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.56% |
| Some College | 8.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 12.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,583 | $94,681 |
| Households | $57,717 | $60,871 |
| Married Families | $95,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,594 | $37,943 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
122
Number of Veterans
122
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 18.62% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
63.22%
Born in Wellston
98.68%
Native Born
1.32%
Foreign Born
1.32%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.68% of Wellston residents were born in the United States, with 63.22% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.32% 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% |