Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wellington, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,798

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.3%8,526

Hispanic/Latino

23.9%2,819

Two or More

3%350

Asian

0.6%73

Black

0.1%14

Other

0.1%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%368

High School Diploma

14.5%1,070

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%359

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%1,041

Associate's Degree

12.9%956

Bachelor's Degree

35.6%2,629

Master's Degree

8.2%605

Professional Degree

1.8%130

Doctorate

0.8%57

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

46.3%

Graduate+

10.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$464,200

Median Renti

$2,473

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.8%3,369

Renter-Occupied

19.2%801

Total Units

4,210

Homeownership

80.8%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%130

$100K–$150K

1.2%39

$150K–$200K

0.5%17

$200K–$300K

0.6%19

$300K–$500K

60%2,022

$500K–$1M

32.9%1,108

$1M+

1%34

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

667

Year Built

2020 or later

7.4%310

2010–2019

42.9%1,806

2000–2009

32.1%1,351

1990–1999

8.9%376

1980–1989

1.3%54

1970–1979

2.7%113

1960–1969

1.3%55

1950–1959

0.9%39

1940–1949

2.4%101

1939 or earlier

0.1%5

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.8%3,494

Electricity

13.4%557

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%61

No Fuel

0.9%37

Solar

0.5%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,017

Mean Household Incomei

$122,657

Per Capita Incomei

$42,408

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

6,455

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%121

$10K–$15K

2.5%104

$15K–$20K

2.4%101

$20K–$25K

0.9%39

$25K–$30K

1.1%47

$30K–$35K

2.2%90

$35K–$40K

0.3%14

$40K–$45K

0.2%10

$45K–$50K

4.1%170

$50K–$60K

4%165

$60K–$75K

8.5%354

$75K–$100K

11.2%465

$100K–$125K

20.5%855

$125K–$150K

13%541

$150K–$200K

14.6%609

$200K+

11.6%485

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

154

Avg. Tenant Renti

$402/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

40 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes77% occupied$402/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,017/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

83%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

11%

Low income$54K–$86K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47% of subsidized households are minority

10% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2482.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

112

China

India

Philippines

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,989

Avg. Commutei

30.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,993

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

633(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured

Wellington, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026