Wellman, IA

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Wellman Overview

1,474
TOTAL POPULATION
668
MALE POPULATION
806
FEMALE POPULATION
82.88
MALES / 100 FEMALES
120.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,641
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,833
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
799
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wellman Zip Codes

Wellman Area Codes

Race in Wellman

The most populous races in Wellman are White / Caucasian (1,405 | 95.3%), Hispanic or Latino (40 | 2.7%), and Two or more Races (39 | 2.6%).
Race in Wellman
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American50.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific60.4%
Hispanic or Latino402.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,40595.3%
Two or more Races392.6%
Some other Race191.3%
Total1,474100.0%

Ancestry in Wellman

The most populous ancestries reported in Wellman are German (580 | 39.4%), Irish (185 | 12.6%), English (158 | 10.7%), American (123 | 8.3%), and Scottish (52 | 3.5%), together accounting for 74.5% of all Wellman residents.
Ancestry in Wellman
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1238.3%
Belgian20.1%
Canadian60.4%
Cuban30.2%
Danish30.2%
Dutch292.0%
Eastern European70.5%
English15810.7%
European50.3%
French20.1%
German58039.4%
Irish18512.6%
Italian90.6%
Mexican181.2%
Native Hawaiian60.4%
Norwegian322.2%
Polish20.1%
Puerto Rican70.5%
Scandinavian50.3%
Scotch-Irish70.5%
Scottish523.5%
South African281.9%
Spaniard120.8%
Sri Lankan60.4%
Subsaharan African281.9%
Swedish261.8%
Swiss302.0%
Welsh281.9%
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Immigrants in Wellman

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wellman came from Africa (10 | 0.7%), South Africa (10 | 0.7%), Central America (4 | 0.3%), Latin America (4 | 0.3%), and Mexico (4 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.2% of all Wellman residents.
Immigrants in Wellman
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa100.7%
Central America40.3%
Latin America40.3%
Mexico40.3%
South Africa100.7%
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Sex and Age in Wellman

Sex and Age in Wellman

The most populous age groups in Wellman are 25 to 29 Years (80 | 12.0%) for men and 85 Years and over (75 | 9.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wellman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (5.7%)63 (7.8%)
5 to 9 Years38 (5.7%)60 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Years36 (5.4%)42 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years42 (6.3%)36 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years7 (1.1%)8 (1.0%)
25 to 29 Years80 (12.0%)63 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years28 (4.2%)24 (3.0%)
35 to 39 Years65 (9.7%)45 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years39 (5.8%)33 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years37 (5.5%)43 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years39 (5.8%)17 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years34 (5.1%)44 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years52 (7.8%)67 (8.3%)
65 to 69 Years55 (8.2%)70 (8.7%)
70 to 74 Years24 (3.6%)47 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years21 (3.1%)37 (4.6%)
80 to 84 Years24 (3.6%)32 (4.0%)
85 Years and over9 (1.3%)75 (9.3%)
Total668 (100.0%)806 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wellman

Median Family Size in Wellman

The median family size in Wellman is 3.14 persons per family, with single male/father families (11 | 3.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.27 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (24 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.33 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wellman
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple294 (89.4%)3.20
Single Male/Father11 (3.3%)3.27
Single Female/Mother24 (7.3%)2.33
Total Families329 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Wellman

The median household size in Wellman is 2.25 persons per household, with single male/father households (11 | 1.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.36 persons per household. non-family households (293 | 47.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wellman
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple294 (47.3%)3.22
Single Male/Father11 (1.8%)4.36
Single Female/Mother24 (3.9%)2.33
Non-family293 (47.1%)1.18
Total Households622 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wellman

Out of a total of 622 households in Wellman, 329 (52.9%) are family households, while 293 (47.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 137, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 244.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wellman
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-244 (39.2%)
2-Person Households137 (22.0%)41 (6.6%)
3-Person Households73 (11.7%)8 (1.3%)
4-Person Households86 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households20 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total329 (52.9%)293 (47.1%)

Female Fertility in Wellman

Fertility by Age in Wellman

Average fertility rate in Wellman is 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 168.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wellman
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years16 (84.2%)168.0
35 to 50 years3 (15.8%)25.0
Total19 (100.0%)75.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wellman

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wellman
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wellman

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wellman
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree19 (100.0%)218.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total19 (100.0%)75.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wellman

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wellman
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Wellman

Income Overview in Wellman

Per Capita Income in Wellman is $31,641, while median incomes of families and households are $94,375 and $55,833 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,474$31,641
Median Family Income329$94,375
Mean Family Income329$88,612
Median Household Income622$55,833
Mean Household Income622$71,198
Income Deficit329$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,47440.76%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,47459.24¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4740.35

Earnings by Sex in Wellman

Average Earnings in Wellman are $39,131, $51,875 for men and $30,729 for women, a difference of 40.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Wellman
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male436 (51.7%)$51,875
Female407 (48.3%)$30,729
Total843 (100.0%)$39,131

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wellman

The most common earnings brackets in Wellman are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (84 | 19.3%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (72 | 17.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wellman
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (2.5%)12 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (2.5%)27 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4994 (0.9%)72 (17.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (0.7%)6 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (0.7%)14 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99936 (8.3%)8 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49912 (2.8%)6 (1.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (1.4%)7 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (2.1%)21 (5.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (1.8%)9 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (3.2%)18 (4.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99918 (4.1%)22 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99931 (7.1%)62 (15.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99914 (3.2%)30 (7.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99935 (8.0%)11 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99935 (8.0%)12 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99947 (10.8%)34 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99936 (8.3%)18 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99984 (19.3%)18 (4.4%)
$100,000+19 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total436 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wellman

Average earnings in Wellman are $53,750 for men and $31,667 for women, a difference of 41.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,569, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,292. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,938, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $24,583.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wellman
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,292$38,529
High School Diploma$44,375$0
College or Associate's Degree$57,167$37,946
Bachelor's Degree$82,569$24,583
Graduate Degree$81,563$50,938
Total$53,750$31,667

Family Income in Wellman

Family Income Brackets in Wellman

According to the Wellman family income data, there are 115 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Wellman
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00020.6%
$10,000 to $14,99992.7%
$15,000 to $24,99941.2%
$25,000 to $34,999103.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996319.1%
$50,000 to $74,9994212.8%
$75,000 to $99,9995215.8%
$100,000 to $149,99911535.0%
$150,000 to $199,999329.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wellman

4-person families (81 | 24.6%) account for the highest median family income in Wellman with $101,181 per family, while 2-person families (137 | 41.6%) have the highest median income of $47,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wellman
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families137 (41.6%)$95,750
3-Person Families84 (25.5%)$78,889
4-Person Families81 (24.6%)$101,181
5-Person Families17 (5.2%)$85,417
6-Person Families8 (2.4%)$100,000
7+ Person Families2 (0.6%)$0
Total329 (100.0%)$94,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wellman

The median family income in Wellman is $94,375, with families comprising 3+ earners (26) having the highest median family income of $125,000, while families with 1 earner (67) have the lowest median family income of $49,375, accounting for 7.9% and 20.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wellman
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners41 (12.5%)$52,813
1 Earner67 (20.4%)$49,375
2 Earners195 (59.3%)$100,688
3+ Earners26 (7.9%)$125,000
Total329 (100.0%)$94,375

Household Income in Wellman

Household Income Brackets in Wellman

With 134 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Wellman, accounting for 21.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Wellman
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00050.8%
$10,000 to $14,999111.8%
$15,000 to $24,999426.8%
$25,000 to $34,9999415.1%
$35,000 to $49,99912319.8%
$50,000 to $74,99910116.2%
$75,000 to $99,9996911.1%
$100,000 to $149,99913421.5%
$150,000 to $199,999436.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wellman

The median household income in Wellman is $55,833, with the highest median household income of $106,806 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 177 households (28.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wellman
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years197 (31.7%)$68,125
45 to 64 Years177 (28.5%)$106,806
65+ Years248 (39.9%)$42,696
Total622 (100.0%)$55,833

Poverty in Wellman

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wellman

With 3.0% poverty level for males and 5.7% for females among the residents of Wellman, 18 to 24 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (33.3%) and 8 females (28.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wellman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)8 (28.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (28.6%)
18 to 24 Years8 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years5 (4.8%)14 (17.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (3.5%)2 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (3.4%)
75 Years and over3 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (3.0%)43 (5.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wellman

According to the poverty statistics in Wellman, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wellman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)
5 Years14 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years35 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years23 (100.0%)20 (71.4%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (100.0%)10 (71.4%)
18 to 24 Years16 (66.7%)14 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years108 (100.0%)76 (87.4%)
35 to 44 Years99 (95.2%)64 (82.1%)
45 to 54 Years76 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years83 (96.5%)84 (97.7%)
65 to 74 Years79 (100.0%)113 (96.6%)
75 Years and over27 (90.0%)117 (100.0%)
Total623 (97.0%)706 (94.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wellman

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wellman show that 2.0% or 6 of the total 294 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.2%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wellman
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children136 (95.8%)6 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (98.0%)6 (2.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wellman

According to the poverty data in Wellman, 18.2% or 2 single-father households and 29.2% or 7 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (18.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (38.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wellman
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (18.2%)7 (38.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (18.2%)7 (29.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wellman

The poverty data for Wellman shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (2.0%) and 9 of the single-parent households (25.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (4.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (31.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wellman
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (31.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (2.0%)9 (25.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Wellman

Employment by Class of Employer in Wellman

Among the 782 employed individuals in Wellman, private company employees (394 | 50.4%), not-for-profit organizations (105 | 13.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (104 | 13.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wellman
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees39450.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)496.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)10413.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations10513.4%
Local Government Employees476.0%
State Government Employees607.7%
Federal Government Employees232.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total782100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wellman

According to the labor force statistics for Wellman, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,171), 68.2% or 799 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 15 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.3% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wellman
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years26 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years15 (100.0%)5 (33.3%)
25 to 29 Years125 (87.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years50 (96.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years168 (92.3%)6 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years126 (92.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years60 (76.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years74 (62.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years94 (48.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over61 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total799 (68.2%)11 (1.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wellman

According to labor force statistics for Wellman, 84.9% of individuals (603) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (710) are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 6 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 21 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.5% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wellman
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma239 (88.5%)7 (2.5%)
College / Associate Degree201 (77.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher142 (88.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total603 (84.9%)7 (1.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wellman

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wellman are Management (70 | 8.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (45 | 5.7%), Community & Social Service (43 | 5.5%), Education Instruction & Library (34 | 4.3%), and Health Technologists (32 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wellman

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wellman, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (66.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (64.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wellman
OccupationMaleFemale
Management44 (62.9%)26 (37.1%)
Business & Financial13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science11 (73.3%)4 (26.7%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 18 (41.9%)25 (58.1%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (35.3%)22 (64.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating15 (33.3%)30 (66.7%)
Health Technologists15 (46.9%)17 (53.1%)
Total (Category)101 (50.0%)101 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)405 (51.6%)380 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wellman are Cleaning & Maintenance (89 | 11.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (35 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (28 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (21 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (3 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Wellman

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wellman, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (32.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (85.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (82.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wellman
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4 (14.3%)24 (85.7%)
Security & Protection3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving6 (17.1%)29 (82.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance29 (32.6%)60 (67.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total (Category)42 (23.9%)134 (76.1%)
Total (Overall)405 (51.6%)380 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wellman are Office & Administration (151 | 19.2%), and Sales & Related (35 | 4.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wellman

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wellman
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13 (37.1%)22 (62.9%)
Office & Administration31 (20.5%)120 (79.5%)
Total (Category)44 (23.7%)142 (76.3%)
Total (Overall)405 (51.6%)380 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wellman are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (54 | 6.9%), Construction & Extraction (50 | 6.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wellman

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wellman
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)405 (51.6%)380 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wellman are Transportation (65 | 8.3%), Production (27 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (11 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wellman

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wellman
OccupationMaleFemale
Production24 (88.9%)3 (11.1%)
Transportation65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)100 (97.1%)3 (2.9%)
Total (Overall)405 (51.6%)380 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wellman

Employment Industries in Wellman

The major employment industries in Wellman include Health Care & Social Assistance (150 | 19.1%), Construction (139 | 17.7%), Educational Services (57 | 7.3%), Retail Trade (54 | 6.9%), and Manufacturing (48 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Wellman

Employment Industries by Sex in Wellman

The Wellman industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Construction (97.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (83.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wellman
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction135 (97.1%)4 (2.9%)
Manufacturing39 (81.2%)9 (18.8%)
Wholesale Trade7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Retail Trade29 (53.7%)25 (46.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Finance & Insurance16 (50.0%)16 (50.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support21 (63.6%)12 (36.4%)
Educational Services19 (33.3%)38 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance36 (24.0%)114 (76.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation12 (52.2%)11 (47.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (16.7%)15 (83.3%)
Public Administration4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Total405 (51.6%)380 (48.4%)

Education in Wellman

School Enrollment in Wellman

The most common levels of schooling among the 276 students in Wellman are high school (78 | 28.3%), middle school (66 | 23.9%), and elementary school (61 | 22.1%).
School Enrollment in Wellman
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4014.5%
Kindergarten20.7%
Elementary School6122.1%
Middle School6623.9%
High School7828.3%
College / Undergraduate269.4%
Graduate / Professional31.1%
Total276100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wellman

Out of a total of 276 students who are enrolled in schools in Wellman, 18 (6.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 258 (93.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (57.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wellman
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds48 (87.3%)7 (12.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Total258 (93.5%)18 (6.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wellman

Education (67 | 25.6%), science & technology (39 | 14.9%), business (34 | 13.0%), arts & humanities (33 | 12.6%), and bio, nature & agricultural (16 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 262 individuals in Wellman who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wellman
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics41.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural166.1%
Physical & Health Sciences124.6%
Psychology124.6%
Social Sciences41.5%
Engineering72.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies31.1%
Science & Technology3914.9%
Business3413.0%
Education6725.6%
Literature & Languages51.9%
Liberal Arts & History93.4%
Visual & Performing Arts114.2%
Communications62.3%
Arts & Humanities3312.6%
Total262100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wellman

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wellman

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wellman are males with 2 vehicles (203, accounting for 50.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (135, making up 53.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wellman
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle63 (15.6%)122 (32.4%)
2 Vehicles203 (50.1%)135 (35.8%)
3 Vehicles102 (25.2%)97 (25.7%)
4 Vehicles19 (4.7%)11 (2.9%)
5 or more Vehicles18 (4.4%)12 (3.2%)
Total405 (100.0%)377 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wellman

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wellman are 5 to 9 minutes (152 commuters, 20.1%), 45 to 59 minutes (139 commuters, 18.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (98 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Wellman
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes709.3%
5 to 9 Minutes15220.1%
10 to 14 Minutes567.4%
15 to 19 Minutes324.2%
20 to 24 Minutes445.8%
25 to 29 Minutes344.5%
30 to 34 Minutes9813.0%
35 to 39 Minutes607.9%
40 to 44 Minutes668.7%
45 to 59 Minutes13918.4%
60 to 89 Minutes10.1%
90 or more Minutes40.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Wellman

The most common commute times in Wellman are 30 to 34 minutes (61 commuters, 15.4%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (96 commuters, 26.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wellman
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes45 (11.4%)25 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes59 (14.9%)93 (25.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes50 (12.7%)6 (1.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes22 (5.6%)10 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes26 (6.6%)18 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes34 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes61 (15.4%)37 (10.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes30 (7.6%)30 (8.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes20 (5.1%)46 (12.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes43 (10.9%)96 (26.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes4 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wellman

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wellman are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (114, 28.9%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (60, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wellman
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM19 (4.8%)33 (9.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (1.8%)11 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23 (5.8%)24 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM81 (20.5%)60 (16.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM114 (28.9%)42 (11.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM35 (8.9%)48 (13.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM35 (8.9%)23 (6.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM18 (4.6%)11 (3.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM17 (4.3%)56 (15.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (6.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM26 (6.6%)11 (3.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM17 (4.3%)19 (5.3%)
Total395 (100.0%)361 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wellman

Occupancy by Ownership in Wellman

Of the total 622 dwellings in Wellman, owner-occupied units account for 445 (71.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 177 (28.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wellman
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units44571.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17728.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units622100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wellman

Occupancy by Household Size in Wellman
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24439.2%
2-Person Household17828.6%
3-Person Household8113.0%
4+ Person Household11919.1%
Total Housing Units622100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wellman

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wellman
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household104 (42.6%)140 (57.4%)
2-Person Household159 (89.3%)19 (10.7%)
3-Person Household78 (96.3%)3 (3.7%)
4+ Person Household104 (87.4%)15 (12.6%)
Total Housing Units445 (71.5%)177 (28.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wellman

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wellman
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School23 (34.3%)44 (65.7%)
High School Diploma149 (60.3%)98 (39.7%)
College/Associate Degree169 (85.8%)28 (14.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher104 (93.7%)7 (6.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wellman

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wellman
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11117.8%
35 to 44 Years8613.8%
45 to 54 Years9014.5%
55 to 64 Years8714.0%
65 to 74 Years12119.5%
75 to 84 Years6210.0%
85 Years and Over6510.4%
Total622100.0%

Housing Finances in Wellman

Median Income by Occupancy in Wellman

Median Income by Occupancy in Wellman
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied445 (71.5%)$77,697
Renter-Occupied177 (28.5%)$43,304
Average622 (100.0%)$55,833

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wellman

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wellman
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (1.6%)4 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99923 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (2.7%)7 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (6.7%)64 (36.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99976 (17.1%)47 (26.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99955 (12.4%)46 (26.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99969 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999125 (28.1%)9 (5.1%)
$150,000 or more43 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total445 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wellman

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wellman
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30017 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49948 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79996 (21.6%)99 (55.9%)
$800 to $99974 (16.6%)58 (32.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499138 (31.0%)3 (1.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99942 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49911 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99916 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more3 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total445 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wellman

Housing Structures in Wellman

Housing Structures in Wellman
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached42368.0%
Single Unit, Attached111.8%
2 Unit Apartments315.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments20.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9014.5%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other6510.4%
Total622100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wellman

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wellman
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached362 (85.6%)61 (14.4%)
Single Unit, Attached8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments16 (17.8%)74 (82.2%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other59 (90.8%)6 (9.2%)
Total445 (71.5%)177 (28.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wellman

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wellman
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)6 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms12 (2.7%)13 (7.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms151 (33.9%)120 (67.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms172 (38.7%)29 (16.4%)
8 or more Rooms110 (24.7%)9 (5.1%)
Total445 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wellman

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wellman
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas390 (87.6%)89 (50.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (0.7%)3 (1.7%)
Electricity42 (9.4%)85 (48.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total445 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wellman

Household Vehicle Usage in Wellman
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22 (4.9%)12 (6.8%)
1 Vehicle105 (23.6%)131 (74.0%)
2 Vehicles194 (43.6%)27 (15.2%)
3 or more Vehicles124 (27.9%)7 (4.0%)
Total445 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wellman

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wellman

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units183262
Median Property Value$154,900$145,500
Median Household Income$69,583$19
Monthly Housing Costs$623$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,738$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wellman

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wellman
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00029 (15.9%)16 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99939 (21.3%)27 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99982 (44.8%)201 (76.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99921 (11.5%)9 (3.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9996 (3.3%)9 (3.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9993 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wellman

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wellman
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (1.6%)3 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99922 (12.0%)2 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (6.0%)20 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99942 (23.0%)19 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99914 (7.6%)34 (13.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (8.2%)41 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99952 (28.4%)54 (20.6%)
$150,000 or more24 (13.1%)73 (27.9%)
Total183 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wellman

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wellman
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x94 (51.4%)77,763 (29,680.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x28 (15.3%)143 (54.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x29 (15.9%)51 (19.5%)
4.0x or more29 (15.9%)33 (12.6%)
Total183 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wellman

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wellman
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80036 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49930 (16.4%)13 (5.0%)
$800 to $1,499107 (58.5%)67 (25.6%)
Total183 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wellman

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wellman

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wellman
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years195 (89.9%)22 (10.1%)
19 to 25 Years70 (95.9%)3 (4.1%)
26 to 34 Years116 (86.6%)18 (13.4%)
35 to 44 Years171 (94.0%)11 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years112 (82.4%)24 (17.6%)
55 to 64 Years143 (83.1%)29 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,288 (92.3%)107 (7.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wellman

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wellman
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen195 (89.9%)22 (10.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen70 (95.9%)3 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wellman

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wellman
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00067 (95.7%)3 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999311 (85.9%)51 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999207 (87.7%)29 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999198 (94.3%)12 (5.7%)
$100,000 and over505 (97.7%)12 (2.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wellman

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wellman
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 671 (51.4%)84 (60.9%)
6 to 18 Years89 (41.0%)117 (53.9%)
19 to 25 Years40 (54.8%)61 (83.6%)
25 to 34 Years29 (21.6%)95 (70.9%)
35 to 44 Years34 (18.7%)137 (75.3%)
45 to 54 Years6 (4.4%)109 (80.1%)
55 to 64 Years25 (14.5%)124 (72.1%)
65 to 74 Years189 (96.4%)161 (82.1%)
75 Years and over147 (100.0%)119 (80.9%)
Total630 (45.2%)1,007 (72.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wellman

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wellman
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (10.1%)2 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (3.8%)36 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years9 (11.4%)18 (15.4%)
75 Years and over20 (66.7%)46 (39.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wellman

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wellman: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.5%)11 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.6%)
75 Years and over3 (10.0%)23 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wellman: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (9.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (4.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wellman: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (10.1%)2 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (9.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wellman: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.5%)5 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years9 (11.4%)10 (8.6%)
75 Years and over17 (56.7%)28 (23.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wellman: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (20.0%)5 (4.3%)

Technology Access in Wellman

Computing Device Access in Wellman

Computing Device Access in Wellman
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop43670.1%
Smartphone55789.5%
Tablet40865.6%
No Computing Device335.3%
Total622100.0%

Internet Access in Wellman

Internet Access in Wellman
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet40.6%
Broadband Home49279.1%
Cellular Data Only355.6%
Satellite Internet294.7%
No Internet6410.3%
Total622100.0%

Wellman Summary

Wellman, Iowa is a small city located in Washington County, Iowa. It is part of the Iowa City, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Wellman was 1,717 at the 2010 census.

History

Wellman was founded in 1871 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania. The town was named after the Wellman family, who were among the first settlers. The first post office was established in 1872.

In 1875 the first school was built in Wellman The town was incorporated in 1876

In the late 19th century, Wellman was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a blacksmith shop, and a general store.
In the early 20th century, Wellman experienced a period of growth. The town was home to several churches, a library, and a movie theater.

Geography

Wellman is located at 41°37'17" North, 91°45'45" West (41.6214, -91.7625). The city is situated in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa.

The city has a total area of 1 2 square miles all of which is land

Economy

The economy of Wellman is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, as well as a few small businesses.
The town is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Wellman was 1,717. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in Wellman was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $51,250. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wellman?
Total Population of Wellman is 1,474.
What is the Total Male Population of Wellman?
Total Male Population of Wellman is 668.
What is the Total Female Population of Wellman?
Total Female Population of Wellman is 806.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wellman?
There are 82.88 Males per 100 Females in Wellman.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wellman?
There are 120.66 Females per 100 Males in Wellman.
What is the Median Population Age in Wellman?
Median Population Age in Wellman is 43.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wellman
Average Family Size in Wellman is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wellman
Average Household Size in Wellman is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wellman?
Per Capita income in Wellman is $31,641.
What is the Median Family Income in Wellman?
Median Family Income in Wellman is $94,375.
What is the Median Household income in Wellman?
Median Household Income in Wellman is $55,833.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wellman?
Income or Wage Gap in Wellman is 40.8%.
Women in Wellman earn 59.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wellman?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wellman is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wellman?
There are 799 People in the Labor Forcein in Wellman.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wellman?
68.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Wellman.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wellman?
Unemployment Rate in Wellman is 1.4%.