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Wellington

County:
Sumner County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.618
State:
Kansas

Wellington is a city located in Sumner County, Kansas. Wellington has a 2026 population of 7,500. It is also the county seat of Sumner County. Wellington is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,682 in 2020.

The median household income in Wellington is $50,333 with a poverty rate of 16.38%. The median age in Wellington is 38.7 years: 38.3 years for males, and 39.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.8 males.

7.5K
Total Population
984
Density (mi²)
-30 -0.4%
Growth

Wellington Population

Wellington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,500-30-0.4%
20257,530-31-0.41%
20247,561-41-0.54%
20237,602-25-0.33%
20227,627-21-0.27%
20217,648-34-0.44%
20207,682-23-0.3%
20197,660-76-0.98%
20187,736-62-0.8%
20177,798-25-0.32%
20167,823-96-1.21%
20157,919460.58%
20147,873-63-0.79%
20137,936-42-0.53%
20127,978-64-0.8%
20118,042-121-1.48%
20108,163-9-0.11%
20008,6472362.81%
19908,4111992.42%
19808,2121401.73%
19708,072-737-8.37%
19608,8091,06213.71%
19507,7475016.91%
19407,246-159-2.15%
19307,4053575.07%
19207,048140.2%
19107,0342,78965.7%
19004,245-146-3.32%
18904,3911,69762.99%
18802,69400%

Median Age

Overall: 38.7 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 38.3 years

Wellington Adults

There are 5,658 adults, (1,371 of whom are seniors) in Wellington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,737 (49.1%)
Male: 3,878 (50.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wellington includes 83.74% White, 3.1% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,37783.74%
Two or more races7329.61%
Native American2363.1%
Black or African American1612.11%
Other race891.17%
Asian200.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3374.43%
Two or more races2232.93%
Native American1642.15%
Other race260.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,04079.32%
Two or more races5096.68%
Black or African American1612.11%
Native American720.95%
Other race630.83%
Asian200.26%

Wellington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wellington 's average per capita income is $39,251. Household income levels show a median of $50,333. The poverty rate stands at 16.38%.

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$75,786-
Families$70,213$81,199
Households$50,333$62,681
Non Families$25,081$34,820

$39,251

Average Income

$50,333

Median Household Income

16.38%

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)