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Wellman

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.072
State:
Iowa

Wellman is a city located in Washington County, Iowa. Wellman has a 2026 population of 1,534. Wellman is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,524 in 2020.

The median household income in Wellman is $57,560 with a poverty rate of 3.58%. The median age in Wellman is 40.4 years: 38.9 years for males, and 41.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.1 males.

1.5K
Total Population
1,431
Density (mi²)
2 0.13%
Growth

Wellman Population

Wellman Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,53420.13%
20251,53210.07%
20241,531120.79%
20231,519-1-0.07%
20221,520-7-0.46%
20211,52730.2%
20201,524-1-0.07%
20191,404-3-0.21%
20181,407-13-0.92%
20171,42040.28%
20161,416-12-0.84%
20151,42830.21%
20141,42500%
20131,42550.35%
20121,42060.42%
20111,41460.43%
20101,409-2-0.14%

Median Age

Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 38.9 years

Wellman Adults

There are 1,086 adults, (414 of whom are seniors) in Wellman.

Sex Ratio

Female: 773 (53.2%)
Male: 681 (46.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wellman includes 94.84% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,37994.84%
Two or more races372.54%
Other race291.99%
Black or African American90.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White291.99%
Other race291.99%
Two or more races50.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,35092.85%
Two or more races322.2%
Black or African American90.62%

Wellman Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wellman 's average per capita income is $44,200. Household income levels show a median of $57,560. The poverty rate stands at 3.58%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,219-
Families$97,083$90,859
Households$57,560$72,585
Non Families$44,464$45,263

$44,200

Average Income

$57,560

Median Household Income

3.58%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)