Wellington, FL Demographics
What is the population of Wellington?
There are 61,373 residents in Wellington, with a median age of 41.5. Of this, 47.47% are males and 52.53% are females. US-born citizens make up 71.76% of the resident pool in Wellington, while non-US-born citizens account for 20.28%. Additionally, 7.96% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 52,609 people in Wellington currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 61,373 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 29,131 | -1.8% |
| Female Population | 32,242 | 1.4% |
Male Population 47.47%
Female Population 52.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.5 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 44,039 | -0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,448 | 3.7% |
| Not Citizen | 4,886 | -6.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 71.76%
Citizen not U.S. Born 20.28%
Not Citizen 7.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 344 | 64.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,392 | 8.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 782 | -21.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,927 | 8.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 52,609 | -1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.56%
Moved from Same County 8.83%
Moved from Same State 1.28%
Moved from Different State 3.16%
Same House as Last Year 86.17%
What are the employment statistics in Wellington?
White-collar workers make up 89.84% of the working population in Wellington, while blue-collar employees account for 10.16%. There are also 5,299 entrepreneurs in Wellington (18.38% of the workforce); 18,374 workers employed in private companies (63.74%); and 3,827 people working in governmental institutions (13.28%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 25,899 | -1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 2,928 | -6.4% |
White Collar 89.84%
Blue Collar 10.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,299 | 2.8% |
| Private Companies | 18,374 | -2.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,827 | -1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,327 | -9.6% |
Self Employees 18.38%
Private Companies 63.74%
Governmental Workers 13.28%
Not for Profit Companies 4.6%
How many households are there in Wellington?
There are a total of 21,163 households in Wellington, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 77.45% of these Wellington households, while non-family units account for the remaining 22.55%. Additionally, 39.47% of households have children and 60.53% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 21,163 | 1.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 16,391 | 0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,772 | 5.4% |
Family Households 77.45%
Non-Family Households 22.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,353 | -0.7% |
| Households without Children | 12,810 | 3.3% |
Households with Children 39.47%
Households without Children 60.53%
What are the median and average incomes in Wellington?
The average annual household income in Wellington is $144,189, while the median household income sits at $105,848 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $103,032, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $134,570. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $80,345 and $77,452, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $144,189 | 9.1% |
| Median Household Income | $105,848 | 7.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 57,049 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Wellington?
There are 23,678 housing units in Wellington, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1995. Of the 21,163 occupied housing units in Wellington, 75.85% are owner-occupied, while 24.15% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.19% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $490,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,172 per month in Wellington.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 23,678 | -0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1995 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 44 | 29.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 19 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 77 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 85 | -11.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,573 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,325 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,902 | -4.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,475 | -3.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,159 | 11.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 19 | 111.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 21,163 | 1.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 16,052 | 1.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $5,111 | 2.1% |
Owner Occupied 75.85%
Renter Occupied 24.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,304 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,748 | 6.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $490,600 | 11.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $497,300 | 20.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,172 | 7.8% |
With Mortgage 64.19%
Without Mortgage 35.81%
What is the level of education in Wellington?
Approximately 23.38% of the population in Wellington holds a high school degree (that's 10,739 residents), while 18.34% have attained a college certificate (11,750 locals) and 26.92% have a bachelor's degree (12,365 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 909 | 18.8% |
| Some High School | 10,739 | -5.3% |
| Some College | 11,750 | -3.5% |
| Associate Degree | 5,231 | -0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12,365 | 2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,265 | 8.6% |
No High School 1.98%
Some High School 23.38%
Some College 18.34%
Associate Degree 11.39%
Bachelor's Degree 26.92%
Graduate Degree 17.99%
What is the marital status of Wellington residents?
A total of 13,269 people in Wellington have never been married (which represents 27.12% of the total population), while 28,347 of them are wedded (57.94%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 418 (0.85%) and 5,220 (10.67%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 13,269 | -3.1% |
| Married | 28,347 | -1.2% |
| Separated | 418 | -15.6% |
| Widowed | 2,086 | -2.7% |
| Divorced | 5,220 | 5,220.0% |
Never Married 27.12%
Married 57.94%
Separated 0.85%
Widowed 4.26%
Divorced 10.67%
What are the most common means of transportation in Wellington?
The top three means of transportation people in Wellington use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 22,574 residents commute by car, 114 prefer going to work by walking and 66 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 22,574 | -3.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 53 | -17.2% |
| Bicycle | 66 | -27.5% |
| TaxiCab | 12 | -78.6% |
| Walk | 114 | -56.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Wellington by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.