Wellington is a city located in Sumner County Kansas. Wellington has a 2024 population of 7,530. It is also the county seat of Sumner County. Wellington is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,682 in 2020.
The average household income in Wellington is $61,786 with a poverty rate of 14.31%. The median age in Wellington is 39.4 years: 38.5 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,492 | 84.94% |
| Two or more races | 691 | 9.04% |
| Native American | 271 | 3.55% |
| Black or African American | 136 | 1.78% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,043 | 2.44 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Non Family | 1,353 | 1.16 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Married | 1,301 | 3.44 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 269 | 3.74 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Male | 120 | 3.15 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 308 | 6.11% |
| Associates Degree | 401 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 808 | 16.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 329 | 6.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,918 | 38.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 1,135 | 22.52% |
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 | 4,226 | 3,846 | 943 |
| Hispanic | 368 | 365 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 351 | 311 | 29 |
| Native American | 110 | 103 | 30 |
| Black | 107 | 94 | 0 |
| Other Race | 33 | 32 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 99.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 36.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,977 | $0 | $33,636 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,989 | $73,500 | $54,886 |
| High School Graduate | $34,392 | $45,227 | $19,737 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,733 | $45,071 | $28,004 |
| Some College | $38,284 | $46,840 | $24,205 |
$36,733
Average Earnings
$45,071
Average Male
$28,004
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.11% of Wellington residents speak only English, while 0.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,027 | 942 | 15.63% |
| Multiple | 665 | 62 | 9.32% |
| Black | 114 | 43 | 37.72% |
| Hispanic | 736 | 22 | 2.99% |
| Asian | 20 | 17 | 85% |
| Other | 33 | 1 | 3.03% |
14.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.63%
Male Poverty Rate
17.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellington is Asian, with 85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellington is Hispanic, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.68% |
| High School | 14.99% |
| Some College | 13.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.8% |
| Female Employed | 5.96% |
| Male Employed | 4.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,917 | $80,151 |
| Households | $49,526 | $61,786 |
| Married Families | $73,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,276 | $33,998 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
512
Number of Veterans
467
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 215 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 187 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 75+ | 103 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 420 | 8.45% |
| Black | 41 | 30.15% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 8.53% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 4.2% |
| Native American | 10 | 8.13% |
| Other Race | 1 | 3.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
74.94%
Born in Wellington
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.1%
Naturalized
99.37% of Wellington residents were born in the United States, with 74.94% having been born in Kansas. 0.52% 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 | 7,340 | -38 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 7,378 | -38 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 7,416 | -38 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 7,454 | -38 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 7,492 | -38 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 7,530 | -38 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 7,568 | -40 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 7,608 | -34 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 7,642 | -40 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 7,682 | 22 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 7,660 | -76 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 7,736 | -62 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,798 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 7,823 | -96 | -1.21% |
| 2015 | 7,919 | 46 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 7,873 | -63 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 7,936 | -42 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 7,978 | -64 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 8,042 | -121 | -1.48% |
| 2010 | 8,163 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,647 | 236 | 2.81% |
| 1990 | 8,411 | 199 | 2.42% |
| 1980 | 8,212 | 140 | 1.73% |
| 1970 | 8,072 | -737 | -8.37% |
| 1960 | 8,809 | 1,062 | 13.71% |
| 1950 | 7,747 | 501 | 6.91% |
| 1940 | 7,246 | -159 | -2.15% |
| 1930 | 7,405 | 357 | 5.07% |
| 1920 | 7,048 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 1910 | 7,034 | 2,789 | 65.7% |
| 1900 | 4,245 | -146 | -3.32% |
| 1890 | 4,391 | 1,697 | 62.99% |
| 1880 | 2,694 | -4,646 | -63.3% |