Wellesley Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Wellesley?
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There are 29,365 residents in Wellesley, with a median age of 35.3. Of this, 43.34% are males and 56.66% are females. US-born citizens make up 81% of the resident pool in Wellesley, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.12%. Additionally, 7.88% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 25,582 people in Wellesley currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 25,582 people in Wellesley currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 29,365 | 2.2% |
| Male Population | 12,726 | 4.0% |
| Female Population | 16,639 | 0.8% |
Male population 43.34%
Female population 56.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.3 | 1.4% |
| Citizen US Born | 23,786 | 2.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 3,264 | 3.5% |
| Not Citizen | 2,315 | -1.6% |
Citizen US Born 81%
Citizen not US Born 11.12%
Not Citizen 7.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 571 | 9.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 804 | -2.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 820 | 15.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,346 | -14.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 25,582 | 2.8% |
Moved from Abroad 1.96%
Moved from Same County 2.76%
Moved from Same State 2.82%
Moved from Different State 4.62%
Same House as Last Year 87.84%
What are the employment statistics in Wellesley?
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White-collar workers make up 95.84% of the working population in Wellesley, while blue-collar employees account for 4.16%. There are also 1,308 entrepreneurs in Wellesley (10.32% of the workforce); 7,934 workers employed in private companies (62.57%); and 902 people working in governmental institutions (7.11%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,153 | -0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 527 | 22.8% |
White Collar 95.84%
Blue Collar 4.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,308 | -9.4% |
| Private Companies | 7,934 | 1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 902 | -0.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,536 | 4.2% |
Self Employees 10.32%
Private Companies 62.57%
Governmental Workers 7.11%
Not for Profit Companies 20%
How many households are there in Wellesley?
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There are a total of 8,668 households in Wellesley, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.45% of these Wellesley households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.55%. Additionally, 43.32% of households have children and 56.68% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 8,668 | 4.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -2.1% |
| Family Households | 6,800 | 1.5% |
| Non-family Households | 1,868 | 14.7% |
Family Households 78.45%
Non-family Households 21.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,755 | 1.4% |
| Households without Children | 4,913 | 6.3% |
Households with Children 43.32%
Households without Children 56.68%
What are the median and average incomes in Wellesley?
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The average annual household income in Wellesley is $325,522, while the median household income sits at $226,250 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $325,522 | 7.1% |
| Median Household Income | $226,250 | 5.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,179 | 17.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 23,076 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Wellesley?
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There are 9,033 housing units in Wellesley, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1955. Of the 8,668 occupied housing units in Wellesley, 83.01% are owner-occupied, while 16.99% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.27% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,307,600. In general, housing costs reach $3,235 per month in Wellesley.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.27% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,307,600. In general, housing costs reach $3,235 per month in Wellesley.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,033 | 3.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1955 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,044 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 834 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,308 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 882 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 789 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 298 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 459 | -4.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 573 | 7.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 846 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,668 | 4.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,195 | 4.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,473 | 3.1% |
Owner Occupied 83.01%
Renter Occupied 16.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,696 | 4.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,499 | 4.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,307,600 | 3.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,150,600 | 1.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,235 | 3.8% |
With Mortgage 65.27%
Without Mortgage 34.73%
What is the level of education in Wellesley?
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Approximately 14.58% of the population in Wellesley holds a high school degree (that's 3,206 residents), while 17.67% have attained a college certificate (1,342 locals) and 26.41% have a bachelor's degree (5,808 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 153 | 21.4% |
| Some High School | 3,206 | 3.4% |
| Some College | 1,342 | -1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 531 | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,808 | 0.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,407 | 4.6% |
No High School 0.7%
Some High School 14.58%
Some College 17.67%
Associate Degree 2.41%
Bachelor's Degree 26.41%
Graduate Degree 38.23%
What is the marital status of Wellesley residents?
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A total of 8,840 people in Wellesley have never been married (which represents 37.6% of the total population), while 12,734 of them are wedded (54.16%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 256 (1.09%) and 995 (4.23%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,840 | 2.5% |
| Married | 12,734 | 2.1% |
| Separated | 256 | 34.0% |
| Widowed | 942 | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 995 | 3.7% |
Never Married 37.6%
Married 54.16%
Separated 1.09%
Widowed 4.01%
Divorced 4.23%
What are the most common means of transportation in Wellesley?
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The top three means of transportation people in Wellesley use to get to work are: car, walking and subway or elevated. A total of 6,913 residents commute by car, 1,601 prefer going to work by walking and 681 by subway or elevated.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,913 | -8.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 71 | 14.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 681 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1 | -90.0% |
| Bicycle | 17 | -54.1% |
| Motorcycle | 6 | -14.3% |
| TaxiCab | 4 | -33.3% |
| Walk | 1,601 | -1.8% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
