Wellington, Florida Income Statistics
Wellington Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Wellington Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Wellington | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $117,736 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $73,195 | $52,322 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 19.8% | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 23.5% | 11.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Wellington is about 58% higher than in Florida. Income has been growing slower in Wellington (4.6%/yr) than in Florida (5.4%/yr).
About 20% of adults in Wellington earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Florida average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Wellington, Florida grew by 41.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $117,736 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.6% per year.
Wellington has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2020, its income was 42% higher. The gap has narrowed from 63% in 2009 to 46% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Wellington
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Households by income, 2024
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About 12,298 households (58.3% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 10.9% of households in Wellington had an income under $35,000 and 37.2% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Wellington has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (23.5% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (11.3% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 592 | 2.8% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 293 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 540 | 2.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 882 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,495 | 7.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,374 | 11.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,610 | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,456 | 21.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,879 | 13.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 4,964 | 23.5% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 21,084 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 9,724 residents (19.8% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 23.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 15.6% of Wellington residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 20.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 28.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Wellington has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (19.8% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $10,000 to $14,999 (4.2% vs 7.0%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 7,662 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 4,184 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,062 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,958 | 8.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,209 | 8.6% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,124 | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7,839 | 16.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,304 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 9,724 | 19.8% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 49,066 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 15.6% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Wellington
| Metric | Wellington | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.543 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $93,109 | $60,595 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $62,787 | $50,762 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 32.6% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Wellington, it is 0.543, lower than Florida's 0.551, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 48% more than women's income in Wellington, Florida. Over a 35-year career, a 48% wage gap accumulates to roughly $1,061,270 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Wellington, Florida has narrowed from about 35% to 33% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 38% in 2022, and was narrowest at 23% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,620 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Wellington | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 19.4% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 30 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,552 people are unemployed in Wellington, Florida.
The average commute time in Wellington is 30 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Florida.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Wellington, Florida has fallen from 8.2% to 4.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.0% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.2% in 2023.
Wellington has stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2024, at 0.3 points lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Wellington, FL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Wellington, FL is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 61,106 residents against a local median of 36,723. Wellington, FL's median household income, at $117,736, runs 27% above the $92,694 typical of the cities around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Unemployment tells the same story from another angle: 4.9% against a local median of 3.9%, 27% above it. The picture is mixed rather than uniform: median household income runs ahead of the neighbourhood while unemployment runs behind it, so Wellington, FL is trading one against the other rather than simply out-performing what surrounds it. The cities themselves spread $42,759 on median household income, so Wellington, FL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Wellington, FL has the highest median household income of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington, FL | 61,106 | $117,736 #1/4 | 4.6%/yr #2/4 | 4.9% #3/4 | 0.543 #3/4 |
| Royal Palm Beach, FL | 36,723 | $92,694 | 4.4%/yr | 3.7% | 0.546 |
| The Acreage, FL | 32,213 | $108,823 | 3.6%/yr | 3.9% | 0.543 |
| Greenacres, FL | 41,954 | $66,065 | 6.2%/yr | 6.9% | 0.515 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wellington, Florida has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Wellington, Florida.
How Rich Is Wellington, Florida?
Wellington has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $117,736, about 58% higher than the Florida average of $74,580.
How has median household income changed in Wellington, Florida?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Wellington, Florida rose 42%, from $83,172 to $117,736. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Florida as a whole: +42% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Wellington in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Wellington, Florida was $111,273, up 2% from $109,195 in 2022. The Florida median that year was $71,864.
What was the median household income in Wellington in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Wellington, Florida was $92,016. By 2024 it had risen 28% to $117,736.
Do many residents of Wellington, Florida earn over $100,000?
Yes. 20% of adults in Wellington, Florida earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 5), against 12% (about 1 in 9) in Florida. 24% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 11% in Florida.
What is the Gini coefficient in Wellington, Florida?
The Gini coefficient in Wellington is 0.543. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Wellington, Florida?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Wellington, Florida has narrowed from about 35% to 33% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 38% in 2022, and was narrowest at 23% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,620 since 2009.
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