Wellington, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Wellington | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,667 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1398.1 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.60% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.3 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,902 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wellington grew by 26.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 60,610 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wellington has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Wellington | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,275 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.45% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wellington is about 55% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Wellington | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $487,737 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,378 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.2% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wellington is about 17.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,378 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wellington spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 255 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wellington | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.6 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.2 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 255 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,910 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,589 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,567 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wellington is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wellington has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Wellington | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.1% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.90 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Wellington has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Wellington | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wellington, Florida.
What is the population of Wellington, Florida?
The population of Wellington, Florida is 63,667, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wellington, Florida?
The population density of Wellington, Florida is 1398.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wellington, Florida?
The median household income in Wellington, Florida is $111,275, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wellington, Florida?
The median home price in Wellington, Florida is $487,737, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wellington, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Wellington, Florida is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.