Wellington is a town located in Larimer County Colorado. Wellington has a 2024 population of 12,387. Wellington is currently growing at a rate of 2.56% annually and its population has increased by 11.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,151 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellington is $111,966 with a poverty rate of 11.34%. The median age in Wellington is 32.4 years: 31.6 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,440 | 84.57% |
| Two or more races | 984 | 8.81% |
| Other race | 502 | 4.5% |
| Native American | 100 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.64% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,000 | 2.79 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Married | 2,454 | 3.37 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Non Family | 1,121 | 1.23 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Female | 276 | 3.86 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Male | 149 | 3.08 | 100 | 0 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
83.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 0.68% |
| Associates Degree | 721 | 10.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,451 | 35.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 561 | 8.06% |
| High School Graduate | 1,423 | 20.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 1.64% |
| Some College | 1,643 | 23.61% |
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 | 5,726 | 5,598 | 2,639 |
| Hispanic | 1,029 | 1,029 | 263 |
| 2+ Races | 437 | 437 | 185 |
| Other Race | 321 | 321 | 137 |
| Asian | 71 | 38 | 18 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 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 black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,850 | $59,438 | $58,540 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,148 | $104,250 | $67,955 |
| High School Graduate | $57,200 | $81,630 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,173 | $75,353 | $49,914 |
| Some College | $57,245 | $77,273 | $38,906 |
$59,173
Average Earnings
$75,353
Average Male
$49,914
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.07% of Wellington residents speak only English, while 8.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,931 | 936 | 10.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,908 | 276 | 14.47% |
| Other | 502 | 166 | 33.07% |
| Asian | 71 | 33 | 46.48% |
| Black | 66 | 18 | 27.27% |
11.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.59%
Male Poverty Rate
13.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellington is Asian, with 46.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellington is White, with 10.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.24% |
| Some College | 15.44% |
| High School | 4.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.01% |
| Male Employed | 5.23% |
| Female Employed | 3.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,478 | $131,933 |
| Households | $101,259 | $111,966 |
| Married Families | $119,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,243 | $59,618 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.3%
Male Marriage Rate
63.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
632
Number of Veterans
592
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 412 |
| First Gulf War | 278 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 378 |
| 18 to 34 | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 558 | 8.26% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 9.15% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 2.9% |
| Other Race | 21 | 5.53% |
| Black | 13 | 41.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
50.76%
Born in Wellington
97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born
0.49%
Non Citizen
1.6%
Naturalized
97.9% of Wellington residents were born in the United States, with 50.76% having been born in Colorado. 0.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,932 | 309 | 2.27% |
| 2028 | 13,623 | 309 | 2.32% |
| 2027 | 13,314 | 309 | 2.38% |
| 2026 | 13,005 | 309 | 2.43% |
| 2025 | 12,696 | 309 | 2.49% |
| 2024 | 12,387 | 309 | 2.56% |
| 2023 | 12,078 | 103 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 11,975 | 295 | 2.53% |
| 2021 | 11,680 | 529 | 4.74% |
| 2020 | 11,151 | 1,996 | 21.8% |
| 2019 | 9,155 | 400 | 4.57% |
| 2018 | 8,755 | 681 | 8.43% |
| 2017 | 8,074 | 400 | 5.21% |
| 2016 | 7,674 | 703 | 10.08% |
| 2015 | 6,971 | 121 | 1.77% |
| 2014 | 6,850 | 105 | 1.56% |
| 2013 | 6,745 | 97 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 6,648 | 152 | 2.34% |
| 2011 | 6,496 | 95 | 1.48% |
| 2010 | 6,401 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,672 | -11,260 | -80.82% |