Village · Florida
Wellington, Florida
Wellington, village, in Palm Beach County, Florida. Wellington had 62,662 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 61,637 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 62,146 (±58). GEOID 1275812.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
62,662
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 61,637 · ACS 2020-2024: 62,146 ±58
Median household income
$115,632
±$8,506 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$599,400
±$18,872 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,562
±$162 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Wellington and what county is it in?
Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida. It covers 45.1 square miles of land, 1,367 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wellington is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wellington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 62,662 people lived in Wellington on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 61,637 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 62,146 (±58).
| Measure | Wellington | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 62,146 ±58 | 1,533,806 | −2,250 |
| Households | 21,859 ±646 | 605,430 | +1,015 |
| Average household size | 2.84 ±0.08 | 2.49 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 24,497 ±600 | 719,463 | no clear change |
Wellington's population since 2000
From 38,216 in 2000 to 62,662 in 2025: up 64.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wellington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wellington?
The median resident of Wellington is 42.3 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.5%. 24.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wellington | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 ±1.7 | 45.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% ±1.5 pts | 18.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6% ±1.5 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±1.5 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.5% ±2.9 pts | 24.4% | +4.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.8% ±3.1 pts | 49.6% | −8.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.1% ±2.8 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.9% ±1.8 pts | 27.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.7% ±2.5 pts | 34.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6% ±1.8 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5% ±1.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.7% ±2.5 pts | 40.5% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.7% ±1.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±1.7 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wellington earn?
Half of Wellington's 21,859 households earn less than $115,632 a year (±$8,506), against $83,581 in Palm Beach County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $113,945 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wellington | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,632 ±$8,506 | $83,581 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $157,723 ±$9,134 | $128,577 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,019 ±$3,810 | $52,359 | +$5,185 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% ±1.9 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.9% ±5.4 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4% ±1.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±0.8 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.2% ±1.3 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wellington?
Owners occupy 75.8% of Wellington's occupied homes and renters 24.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $599,400 by its owner (±$18,872). The median renter pays $2,562 a month including utilities, and 51.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wellington | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $599,400 ±$18,872 | $447,300 | +$129,275 |
| Median gross rent | $2,562 ±$162 | $1,916 | +$264 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.3% ±7.6 pts | 52.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,926 ±$88 | $2,383 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.8% ±3.2 pts | 70.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.2% ±3.2 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Housing units | 24,497 ±600 | 719,463 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5% ±2.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.1% ±2.7 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.4% ±2.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wellington building?
Builders took permits for 58 new housing units in Wellington in 2025 (54 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wellington work and get to work?
68.8% of Wellington's workers drive alone and 20.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Wellington | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.5% ±2.6 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±1.5 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8% ±2.7 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±1.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.2% ±2.2 pts | 15.4% | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min ±1.7 | 26.5 min | +3.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wellington?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Wellington, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $85,833 (Tract 77.50) to $180,288 (Tract 77.59).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 77.24Palm Beach County | 7,585 | $104,327 |
| Tract 77.75Palm Beach County | 6,832 | $135,288 |
| Tract 77.25Palm Beach County | 5,688 | $104,836 |
| Tract 77.58Palm Beach County | 5,355 | $93,174 |
| Tract 77.52Palm Beach County | 6,346 | $127,719 |
| Tract 77.21Palm Beach County | 5,208 | $160,040 |
| Tract 77.50Palm Beach County | 4,479 | $85,833 |
| Tract 77.51Palm Beach County | 4,151 | $97,257 |
| Tract 77.63Palm Beach County | 8,506 | $100,388 |
| Tract 77.05Palm Beach County | 4,053 | $136,417 |
| Tract 77.70Palm Beach County | 2,871 | $169,946 |
| Tract 77.23Palm Beach County | 2,736 | $164,531 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wellington) · Census block assignment files
How does Wellington compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wellington is the 641st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 49th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Wellington ranks 80th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 49th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 232nd | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 488th | 770 |
| Median household income | 80th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 145th | 763 |
| Median home value | 94th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 30th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 498th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 122nd | 733 |
| Median age | 396th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 340th | 760 |
| Work from home | 193rd | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 150th | 764 |
Wellington's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Wellington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wellington?
8 of the 57 figures for Wellington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wellington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wellington.