Wellston, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,690
Population
1,817/sq mi density
$39,474
Median Income
$21,718 per capita
$1,053
Median Rent
42.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$39,474 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,690
Census 2023
Population Density
1,817
per square mile
Land Area
0.9
square miles (2.4 km²)
Median Age
38.3 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 91.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
4%
Black
91.3%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.8%
Spanish
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.8%
Veterans
4.9%
18% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.2%
32% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.4%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.6%
12% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,690 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,817 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.5% |
| Female | 52.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 91.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.8% |
| Veterans | 4.9% |
| Disability | 17.2% |
| Health Insurance | 90.4% |
| Uninsured | 9.6% |
| Broadband Access | 56.3% |