Population 5,240 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wellington
Household size in Wellington
| Period | Wellington | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.41 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Wellington is a place of small households, averaging 2.12 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.35, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Manchester neighborhood has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wellington
| Period | Wellington | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 37.0 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.5 | 38.0 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 37.7 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +2.3 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in Wellington is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.5, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wellington
| Period | Wellington | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 14.0% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 12.8% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 13.1% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Wellington (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Manchester overall (13.1%).
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wellington
Renters in Wellington
| Period | Wellington | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.1% | 49.0% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.4% | 51.0% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.4% | 55.6% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 51.0% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Wellington rent: 51.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 32.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wellington
| Period | Wellington | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.8% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 7.5% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Wellington: just 5.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wellington
| Period | Wellington | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1956 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1956 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1960 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1963 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Wellington are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Only one other Manchester neighborhood has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wellington
| Period | Wellington | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,143 | $997 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,193 | $1,025 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,293 | $1,172 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,811 | $1,639 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$668 | +$643 | +$580 | +$606 |
Rent in Wellington runs $1,811 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $668 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only two of Manchester's 13 neighborhoods have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wellington
Bachelor's degrees in Wellington
| Period | Wellington | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 24.8% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 25.8% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.7% | 29.1% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.0% | 33.5% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Wellington than nationally: 45.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Manchester's 13 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wellington
| Period | Wellington | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 85.5% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 86.1% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 86.8% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 89.6% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wellington: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Manchester neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wellington
| Period | Wellington | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −4.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Wellington has been low: just 0.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Manchester neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wellington compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 2.12 | 39.4 | 12.0% | 51.2% | 5.4% | 1985 | $1,811 | 45.0% | 96.7% | 0.4% |
| Straw-Smyth | 2.37 | 40.5 | 10.8% | 40.8% | 11.2% | 1952 | $1,435 | 43.3% | 94.1% | 3.8% |
| Youngsville | 2.17 | 46.6 | 7.0% | 19.9% | 5.6% | 1984 | $1,965 | 37.5% | 95.9% | 3.2% |
| Hallsville | 2.52 | 36.9 | 16.3% | 62.6% | 7.1% | 1942 | $1,382 | 20.5% | 75.3% | 12.0% |
| Downtown | 2.15 | 28.7 | 11.7% | 94.4% | 15.1% | 1957 | $1,536 | 41.9% | 89.3% | 3.3% |
| Kalivas Union | 2.72 | 29.9 | 21.8% | 78.2% | 10.4% | 1950 | $1,469 | 19.3% | 74.7% | 2.8% |
| Somerville | 2.32 | 39.8 | 13.0% | 58.3% | 2.6% | 1955 | $1,410 | 22.2% | 84.4% | 2.3% |
| North End Manchester | 2.20 | 33.7 | 9.0% | 40.6% | 5.0% | 1965 | $1,918 | 51.1% | 95.4% | 4.3% |
| Rimmon Heights | 2.35 | 37.2 | 17.5% | 58.7% | 3.4% | 1954 | $1,464 | 24.1% | 82.6% | 1.5% |
| Piscataquog | 2.29 | 31.4 | 16.7% | 71.3% | 8.4% | 1950 | $1,523 | 24.3% | 87.6% | 3.6% |
| Bakersville | 2.54 | 37.5 | 17.6% | 45.4% | 8.2% | 1958 | $1,695 | 23.1% | 81.6% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Hubbard-Richard, Detroit, MI · Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI · Teaticket, East Falmouth, MA · Stonegate, Bakersfield, CA · South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA · Los Jardines, San Antonio, TX · Lamar Heights Area, Arvada, CO · La Jolla Village, La Jolla, CA · Jacksonville Heights South, Jacksonville, FL · Indian Lake East, Worcester, MA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wellington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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