Wellington, KS
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Wellington, Kansas Summary
Life in Wellington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Wellington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wellington:
The population in Wellington is 7,643.
The median home value in Wellington is $112,715.
The median income in Wellington is $49,526.
The cost of living in Wellington is 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Wellington is $786.
The unemployment rate in Wellington is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Wellington is 14.3%.
The average high in Wellington is 68.8° and the average low is 46.2°.
Wellington SnackAbility
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Wellington, KS Crime Report
Crime in Wellington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wellington. Key points include:
There were 210 total crimes in Wellington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellington is 2,788.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellington is 225.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellington is 2,563.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wellington is 31.60% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Wellington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wellington / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 210 | 2,788.8 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 225.8 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 26.6 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 172.6 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 193 | 2,563.1 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 34 | 451.5 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 142 | 1,885.8 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 225.8 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Wellington, KS Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Wellington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wellington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wellington is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wellington is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wellington is $112,715.
The median income in Wellington is $49,526.
Wellington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wellington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wellington | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 56 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 109 | 100 | |
Wellington, KS Weather
The average high in Wellington is 68.8° and the average low is 46.2°.
There are 55.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.4 inches of precipitation each year with 12.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wellington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 55.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Wellington, KS Photos
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Wellington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wellington
The current population in Wellington is 7,643. The population has decreased -6.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,643 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 7,710 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 7,745 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 7,716 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 7,788 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,834 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 7,878 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 7,950 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,997 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 8,028 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 8,077 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,123 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 8,150 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 8,186 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wellington
Wellington is:
80.8% White with 6,177 White residents.
1.8% African American with 136 African American residents.
1.5% American Indian with 115 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 20 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 450 Two Or More residents.
9.7% Hispanic with 745 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wellington | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 73.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.8% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% | 13.3% | 19.0% |
Gender in Wellington
Wellington is 48.8% female with 3,730 female residents.
Wellington is 51.2% male with 3,912 male residents.
| Gender | Wellington | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wellington for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Wellington completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Wellington completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Wellington completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Wellington completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Wellington completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Wellington completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Wellington completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Wellington completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Wellington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wellington | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wellington, Kansas
7.5% of households in Wellington earn Less than $10,000.
5.8% of households in Wellington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.1% of households in Wellington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Wellington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.9% of households in Wellington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.8% of households in Wellington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.2% of households in Wellington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.4% of households in Wellington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.3% of households in Wellington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Wellington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wellington | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.9% | 11.5% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.8% | 17.8% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 8.4% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
