Wellston Town, Oklahoma
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 825 people, 338 households, and 225 families residing in the town. The population density was 608.5 people per square mile (234.94/kmē), it is 337th most densely populated town in Oklahoma. There were 380 housing units at an average density of 279.4 per square mile (107.88/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.44 persons, and the average family size was 3.05 persons. The population's age distribution was 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males. The median age of the town's population was 32.8 years, The median age of males was 31.1 years, for females the median age was 34.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 86.67% White, 5.58% Black or African American, 2.91% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 4.36% from two or more races and 0.48% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $28553, making its Oklahoma's 263rd highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $33906, making it the 284th highest town by median family income in Oklahoma. The per capita income for the town was $14052, it is the 283rd wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income is $18977, Males have a median income of $21688 versus $16413 for females.
In 2000, 219 pupils and students, of which 48.4% are male and 51.6% are female, 26.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.22% nursery or pri school, 6.39% kindergarten, 50.68% elementary school, 20.55% high school and 14.16% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 825 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 825 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 826 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 823 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 822 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 825 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 819 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 819 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 840 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 847 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 843 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Elementary school | 52 | 59 | 111 |
| High school | 29 | 16 | 45 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 21 | 31 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston town, Oklahoma | $28553 | $33906 | $14052 |
| Lincoln County, Oklahoma | $31187 | $36310 | $14890 |
| Oklahoma, United States | $33400 | $40709 | $17646 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |