Wellston City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 2460 residents, 779 households, and 579 families in the city. The population density was 2732.6 people per square mile (1055.06/kmē), it is 72nd most densely populated city in Missouri. There were 961 housing units at an average density of 1067.8 per square mile (412.28/kmē). The average household size was 3.08 people, and the average family size was 3.64 people. In the Wellston City, 35.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 12.4% were 18 to 24, 23.8% were 25 to 44, 17.6% were 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.3 males. The median age was 26.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Wellston City was 23.1 and 30 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 155 White, 2265 Black or African American, 11 American Indian, 4 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 15 from two or more races and 9 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $21596, it would be the 153rd lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income for a family in the city was $22625, making its Missouri's 61st lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $8262, it is the 25th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income is $15030, Males have a median income of $15547 versus $14615 for females.
In 2000, 818 pupils and students, of which 380 are male and 438 are female, 33.25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 45 nursery or pri school, 47 kindergarten, 460 elementary school, 196 high school and 70 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2460 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2460 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2456 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2437 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2415 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2392 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2367 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2358 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2339 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2321 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2311 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 27 | 45 |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 16 | 47 |
| Elementary school | 238 | 222 | 460 |
| High school | 84 | 112 | 196 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 61 | 70 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston city, Missouri | $21596 | $22625 | $8262 |
| St. Louis County, Missouri | $50532 | $61680 | $27595 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |