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Wellington, KS


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Wellington, Kansas

Wellington, Kansas, in Sumner county, is 29 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. About 8,647 people people live in Wellington.

The People and Families of Wellington

In Wellington, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wellington had a median family income of $43,493.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,050) in Wellington than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Wellington Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wellington, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Wellington, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wellington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wellington Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Wellington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wellington, KS

Comparing Wellington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens85
Male Share of the Population66
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men57
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty44
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime32

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