Wellington is a city located in Collingsworth County Texas. Wellington has a 2024 population of 1,801. It is also the county seat of Collingsworth County. Wellington is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,881 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellington is $62,477 with a poverty rate of 30.59%. The median age in Wellington is 35.2 years: 26.7 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,111 | 55.33% |
| Two or more races | 433 | 21.56% |
| Other race | 241 | 12% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 8.86% |
| Native American | 45 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 702 | 2.77 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 262 | 3.77 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.38 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Female | 175 | 3.26 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Male | 48 | 1.85 | 100 | 0 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 280 | 22.82% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 11.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 12.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 6.68% |
| High School Graduate | 256 | 20.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 8.64% |
| Some College | 209 | 17.03% |
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 | 678 | 579 | 137 |
| Hispanic | 388 | 145 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 296 | 142 | 78 |
| Other Race | 98 | 46 | 9 |
| Black | 89 | 49 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 15 |
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 native american people with a rate of 78.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,231 | $62,532 | $47,596 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,773 | $0 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $29,018 | $44,583 | $26,452 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,273 | $23,026 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,500 | $46,200 | $27,097 |
| Some College | $30,392 | $94,063 | $0 |
$31,500
Average Earnings
$46,200
Average Male
$27,097
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.11% of Wellington residents speak only English, while 14.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 724 | 287 | 39.64% |
| White | 976 | 198 | 20.29% |
| Other | 241 | 138 | 57.26% |
| Multiple | 419 | 121 | 28.88% |
| Black | 169 | 103 | 60.95% |
30.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.6%
Male Poverty Rate
36.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellington is Black, with 60.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellington is White, with 20.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.15% |
| Some College | 23.53% |
| High School | 8.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 31.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,526 | $70,488 |
| Households | $49,545 | $62,477 |
| Married Families | $84,122 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,938 | $40,852 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.9%
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
36
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 2.81% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.87% |
| Native American | 4 | 21.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%
Employment Rate
0.2%
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
74.55%
Born in Wellington
94.12%
Native Born
5.88%
Foreign Born
2.34%
Non Citizen
3.54%
Naturalized
94.12% of Wellington residents were born in the United States, with 74.55% having been born in Texas. 2.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,701 | -20 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 1,721 | -20 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 1,741 | -20 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 1,761 | -20 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 1,781 | -20 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 1,801 | -20 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 1,821 | -17 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 1,838 | -19 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 1,857 | -24 | -1.28% |
| 2020 | 1,881 | -191 | -9.22% |
| 2019 | 2,072 | -7 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 2,079 | -25 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 2,104 | -37 | -1.73% |
| 2016 | 2,141 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 2,142 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 2,148 | -59 | -2.67% |
| 2013 | 2,207 | 49 | 2.27% |
| 2012 | 2,158 | -45 | -2.04% |
| 2011 | 2,203 | 20 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 2,183 | 0 | 0% |