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Wellington, TX

City in Collingsworth County, Texas.

Population

1,883

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,365

ZIP codes

0

Wellington and its ZIP codes

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Wellington at a glance

  • Wellington is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,050, 27% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,400 (69% below Texas).

Local data for Wellington, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wellington, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,050

Poverty rate

22.4%

Median home value

$87,400

Homeownership

72.9%

Bachelor's or higher

20.9%

Median age

38.5

Average commute

13.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (609), German Americans (214), Irish Americans (131).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Collingsworth County. PPP loans are for Wellington.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,762

786 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,854

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$16M

FY 2026, $6,022 per person

Collingsworth County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Wellington, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.0%
  • Carpooled15.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.1%

Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wellington, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

486

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

20

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

99° / 28°F

22.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wellington, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

16.0%

U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

20.7%

U.S. 11.1% +9.6 pts

Cities near Wellington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
QuailCensus-designated place11 mi3.2
DodsonTown13 mi0.6
SamnorwoodCensus-designated place14 mi1.6
Hollis, OKCity20 mi1.5
MemphisCity21 mi2.2
EstellineTown25 mi0.7
ShamrockCity25 mi2
HedleyCity25 mi0.7
Gould, OKTown28 mi0.4
Texola, OKTown28 mi0.6
ChildressCity30 mi8.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wellington, TX in?
Wellington is in Collingsworth County, Texas.
What is the population of Wellington, TX?
About 1,883 people live in Wellington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wellington?
Nearby places include Quail (11 mi), Dodson (13 mi), Samnorwood (14 mi), Hollis, OK (20 mi), Memphis (21 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023