Wellston, Ohio Population 2022
Wellston is a city located in Jackson County Ohio. Wellston has a 2020 population of 5,552. Wellston is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually but its population has decreased by -2.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,670 in 2010.
The average household income in Wellston is $56,856 with a poverty rate of 25.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $577 per month, and the median house value is $88,800. The median age in Wellston is 37.3 years, 28.5 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
Wellston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wellstonwas:
- White: 99.31%
- Two or more races: 0.47%
- Black or African American: 0.22%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,482 | 99.31% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.22% |
Wellston Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,206 | 2.45 | 68.6 |
| Married | 812 | 3.3 | 84.4 |
| Non Family | 807 | 1.23 | 60.7 |
| Female | 488 | 2.92 | 52.3 |
| Male | 99 | 3.21 | 83.8 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 246 | 7.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 520 | 15.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,473 | 42.83% |
| Some College | 385 | 11.20% |
| Associates Degree | 383 | 11.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 293 | 8.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 4.04% |
Wellston Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,401 | 2,635 | 432 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | |
| Black | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.70%.
Wellston Language by Age
Wellston Language
99.56% of Wellston residents speak only English, while 0.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.27% of the population.
Wellston Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,315 | 1,323 | 24.89% |
| Multiple | 26 | 12 | 46.15% |
| Other | NaN% |
25.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.97%
Male Poverty Rate
28.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wellston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wellston is White, with 24.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wellston is Multiple, with 46.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.43%.
Wellston Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Wellston Married by Age and Sex
Wellston Marriage
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.
Wellston Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 5.49% |
Wellston Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
89.47%
Born in Wellston
99.75%
Native Born
0.25%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.75% of Wellston residents were born in the United States, with 89.47% having been born in Ohio. 0.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,552 | 15 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 5,537 | 15 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 5,522 | 15 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 5,507 | 15 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 5,492 | -11 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 5,503 | -33 | -0.60% |
| 2016 | 5,536 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 5,546 | -35 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 5,581 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 5,591 | -15 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 5,606 | -42 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 5,648 | -22 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 5,670 | -408 | -0.69% |
| 2000 | 6,078 | 29 | 0.05% |
| 1990 | 6,049 | 33 | 0.05% |
| 1980 | 6,016 | 606 | 1.07% |
| 1970 | 5,410 | -318 | -0.57% |
| 1960 | 5,728 | 37 | 0.06% |
| 1950 | 5,691 | 154 | 0.27% |
| 1940 | 5,537 | 218 | 0.40% |
| 1930 | 5,319 | -1,368 | -2.26% |
| 1920 | 6,687 | -188 | -0.28% |
| 1910 | 6,875 | -1,170 | -1.56% |
| 1900 | 8,045 | 3,668 | 6.28% |
| 1890 | 4,377 | 0.00% |