Population 7,066 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Wellston
| Period | Wellston | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.31 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Wellston average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.49 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have larger 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 Wellston
| Period | Wellston | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Wellston are younger than 39.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.2, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 Wellston
| Period | Wellston | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Wellston (22.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.4 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Wellston
Renters in Wellston
| Period | Wellston | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Wellston own their homes; 29.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 46.2% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Wellston
| Period | Wellston | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in Wellston, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Wellston
| Period | Wellston | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Wellston was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Ohio overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Wellston
| Period | Wellston | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $515 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $606 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $605 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $630 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$115 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Wellston runs $630 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $115 a month since 2006–10, up 22%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Ohio city with 5,000+ people has lower 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 Wellston
Bachelor's degrees in Wellston
| Period | Wellston | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wellston: 11.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower 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 Wellston
| Period | Wellston | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.3% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.5% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.1% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Wellston never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Wellston
| Period | Wellston | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Wellston is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 10.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Wellston compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston | 2.80 | 39.6 | 22.6% | 29.4% | 15.0% | 1978 | $630 | 11.6% | 84.1% | 5.3% |
| Coalton | 2.33 | 32.6 | 10.8% | 26.2% | 4.9% | 1975 | $529 | 4.9% | 89.8% | 11.3% |
| Roads | 2.87 | 42.4 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 15.8% | 1992 | $811 | 20.3% | 89.2% | 0.4% |
| Hamden | 2.40 | 43.5 | 12.3% | 25.4% | 13.7% | 1978 | $739 | 11.7% | 86.0% | 2.1% |
| Byer | 2.43 | 38.6 | 12.3% | 18.5% | 11.5% | 1989 | $819 | 13.1% | 86.4% | 2.9% |
| Pattonville | 2.93 | 44.2 | 5.0% | 8.2% | 17.5% | 1995 | $836 | 9.6% | 90.9% | 0.0% |
| Jackson | 2.40 | 41.6 | 8.8% | 31.6% | 11.0% | 1974 | $772 | 18.5% | 85.2% | 2.4% |
| Chapmans | 2.22 | 47.2 | 6.1% | 13.0% | 7.8% | 1982 | $828 | 19.7% | 89.4% | 9.0% |
| Ridgeland | 2.93 | 44.2 | 5.0% | 8.2% | 17.5% | 1995 | $836 | 9.6% | 90.9% | 0.0% |
| Radcliff | 2.38 | 47.8 | 2.5% | 17.9% | 20.6% | 1985 | $846 | 19.6% | 89.3% | 3.2% |
| Rocky Hill | 3.03 | 39.5 | 9.3% | 35.3% | 16.2% | 1977 | $836 | 23.3% | 94.6% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Wellston. 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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