Wellington, CO

City

Demographics of Wellington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

46.4%

Households with Children

44.3%

School Enrollment K-12

1,803

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 10.3%
School Age (5-17): 19.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.8%
Working Age (35-54): 34.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.6%
Seniors (65+): 8.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.3%
High School / GED: 19.5%
Some College or Associate's: 31.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 46.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 36.1%
Single Parents: 8.3%
Couples & Adults: 28.9%
Living Alone: 26.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 23.9%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 81.3%
Puerto Rican: 4.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 2.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 29.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 70.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 49.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 47.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.7%
Spanish: 5.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 7.9%
Middle School (5-8): 7.2%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 5.3%
Not Enrolled: 72.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Wellington

Neighborhood

Larimer, CO

Wellington Village Condominiums / Park Meadows

Glen Ridge / Linden Ridge

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources