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Wellington, CO
Town in Larimer County, Colorado.
Population
11,798
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,074
ZIP codes
0
Wellington and its ZIP codes
Wellington at a glance
- Wellington is about 54 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 61st among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $107,017, 12% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $464,200 (14% below Colorado) and median rent is $2,473 a month.
Local data for Wellington, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wellington, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,017
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$464,200
Median rent
$2,473/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
46.3%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,907), Mexican Americans (2,293), Irish Americans (1,212).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Larimer County. PPP loans are for Wellington.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,913
171,281 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,894
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.5B
FY 2026, $6,977 per person
How people get to work
Wellington, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wellington, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,737
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
794
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
14.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellington, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.9%
U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts
Diabetes
6.0%
U.S. 12.1% -6.1 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Wellington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaporteCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Fort CollinsCity | 11 mi | 57.2 |
| TimnathTown | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| NunnTown | 11 mi | 4 |
| SeveranceTown | 12 mi | 12.9 |
| PierceTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| AultTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| WindsorTown | 16 mi | 26.3 |
| EatonTown | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| LovelandCity | 20 mi | 35.8 |
| GreeleyCity | 23 mi | 50.1 |
| JohnstownTown | 24 mi | 15.6 |
| BerthoudTown | 27 mi | 13 |
| Garden CityTown | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| EvansCity | 28 mi | 10.6 |
| MillikenTown | 28 mi | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellington, CO in?
- Wellington is in Larimer County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Wellington, CO?
- About 11,798 people live in Wellington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellington?
- Nearby places include Laporte (8.5 mi), Fort Collins (11 mi), Timnath (11 mi), Nunn (11 mi), Severance (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023