Wellington, FL Demographics
What is the population of Wellington?
There are 61,497 residents in Wellington, with a median age of 42. Of this, 47.93% are males and 52.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 72.66% of the resident pool in Wellington, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.32%. Additionally, 8.02% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 52,823 people in Wellington currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 61,497 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 29,476 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 32,021 | -0.7% |
Male Population 47.93%
Female Population 52.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | 1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 44,682 | 1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 11,880 | -4.6% |
| Not Citizen | 4,935 | 1.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 72.66%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.32%
Not Citizen 8.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 447 | 29.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,130 | -4.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 829 | 6.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,863 | -3.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 52,823 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.73%
Moved from Same County 8.4%
Moved from Same State 1.36%
Moved from Different State 3.05%
Same House as Last Year 86.46%
What are the employment statistics in Wellington?
White-collar workers make up 89.3% of the working population in Wellington, while blue-collar employees account for 10.7%. There are also 10,000 entrepreneurs in Wellington (17.02% of the workforce); 37,794 workers employed in private companies (64.33%); and 7,974 people working in governmental institutions (13.57%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 52,464 | 102.6% |
| Blue Collar | 6,286 | 114.7% |
White Collar 89.3%
Blue Collar 10.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 10,000 | 88.7% |
| Private Companies | 37,794 | 105.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,974 | 108.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,982 | 124.7% |
Self Employees 17.02%
Private Companies 64.33%
Governmental Workers 13.57%
Not for Profit Companies 5.08%
How many households are there in Wellington?
There are a total of 21,604 households in Wellington, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 78.1% of these Wellington households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.9%. Additionally, 39.11% of households have children and 60.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 21,604 | 2.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -31.0% |
| Family Households | 16,872 | 2.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,732 | -0.8% |
Family Households 78.1%
Non-Family Households 21.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,449 | 1.1% |
| Households without Children | 13,155 | 2.7% |
Households with Children 39.11%
Households without Children 60.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Wellington?
The average annual household income in Wellington is $150,029, while the median household income sits at $110,294 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $105,932, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $137,050.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $150,029 | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income | $110,294 | 4.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,136 | 7.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 56,793 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Wellington?
There are 24,285 housing units in Wellington, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1995. Of the 21,604 occupied housing units in Wellington, 74.49% are owner-occupied, while 25.51% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.93% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $554,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,291 per month in Wellington.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 24,285 | 2.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1995 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 52 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 37 | 94.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 68 | -11.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 57 | -32.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,751 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,473 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,917 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,759 | 4.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,144 | -0.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 27 | 42.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 21,604 | 2.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 16,092 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,512 | 7.8% |
Owner Occupied 74.49%
Renter Occupied 25.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,127 | -1.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,965 | 3.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $554,100 | 12.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $562,500 | 13.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,291 | 5.5% |
With Mortgage 62.93%
Without Mortgage 37.07%
What is the level of education in Wellington?
Approximately 23.33% of the population in Wellington holds a high school degree (that's 10,833 residents), while 17.98% have attained a college certificate (8,345 locals) and 26.7% have a bachelor's degree (12,395 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 894 | -1.6% |
| Some High School | 10,833 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 8,345 | -29.0% |
| Associate Degree | 5,308 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12,395 | 0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,649 | 4.7% |
No High School 1.93%
Some High School 23.33%
Some College 17.98%
Associate Degree 11.43%
Bachelor's Degree 26.7%
Graduate Degree 18.63%
What is the marital status of Wellington residents?
A total of 12,895 people in Wellington have never been married (which represents 26.16% of the total population), while 29,281 of them are wedded (59.41%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 469 (0.95%) and 5,345 (10.85%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 12,895 | -2.8% |
| Married | 29,281 | 3.3% |
| Separated | 469 | 12.2% |
| Widowed | 1,764 | -15.4% |
| Divorced | 5,345 | 2.4% |
Never Married 26.16%
Married 59.41%
Separated 0.95%
Widowed 3.58%
Divorced 10.85%
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 bus or trolley bus. A total of 22,052 residents commute by car, 186 prefer going to work by walking and 65 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 22,052 | -2.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 65 | 22.6% |
| Bicycle | 44 | -33.3% |
| TaxiCab | 25 | 108.3% |
| Walk | 186 | 63.2% |
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 2023 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.