Wellington is a city located in Carbon County Utah. Wellington has a 2024 population of 1,634. Wellington is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,618 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellington is $72,043 with a poverty rate of 19.2%. The median age in Wellington is 34.1 years: 32.5 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,375 | 90.1% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 6.82% |
| Other race | 47 | 3.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 577 | 2.64 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 341 | 3.09 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 150 | 1.15 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Female | 59 | 3.27 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 27 | 3.96 | 0 | 100 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 8.2% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 15.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 7.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 5.6% |
| High School Graduate | 410 | 41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 202 | 20.2% |
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 | 884 | 806 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 95 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 50 | 25 |
| Other Race | 41 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $16,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $31,538 |
| High School Graduate | $43,036 | $80,000 | $21,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,906 | $20,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $58,580 | $21,875 |
| Some College | $41,875 | $51,250 | $21,563 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$58,580
Average Male
$21,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.16% of Wellington residents speak only English, while 4.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,313 | 210 | 15.99% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 56 | 30.43% |
| Multiple | 104 | 43 | 41.35% |
| Other | 47 | 30 | 63.83% |
19.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.22%
Male Poverty Rate
19.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellington is Other, with 63.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellington is White, with 15.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25.76% |
| Some College | 8.59% |
| High School | 7.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.1% |
| Female Employed | 18.22% |
| Male Employed | 6.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,375 | $85,594 |
| Households | $58,807 | $72,043 |
| Married Families | $74,408 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,059 | $25,019 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
106
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 9.91% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 8.46% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
74.31%
Born in Wellington
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
98.43% of Wellington residents were born in the United States, with 74.31% having been born in Utah. 1.05% 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 | 1,654 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 1,650 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 1,646 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 1,642 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 1,638 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 1,634 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,630 | 5 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 1,625 | 16 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1,609 | -9 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 1,618 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 1,621 | 17 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 1,604 | 10 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 1,594 | -11 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 1,605 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 1,610 | -26 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 1,636 | -23 | -1.39% |
| 2013 | 1,659 | -20 | -1.19% |
| 2012 | 1,679 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 1,686 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 1,690 | 0 | 0% |