Wellington had an estimated 62,662 residents on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020 and 10.9% since 2010, the Census Bureau says. Age, income and housing.
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Wellington had an estimated 62,662 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is 1,025 more people (1.7%) than the 2020 census count of 61,637 and 6,154 more (10.9%) than the 2010 census count of 56,508. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Wellington gathers the main figures in one place.
What this means for you
- Wellington’s growth has slowed: it grew far more slowly than the county and most neighbors since 2020, and its 2025 estimate dipped slightly.
- Nearly one in four residents is under 18, and households are larger than the county average.
- Incomes and home values run well above the county’s.
Fifteen years of growth
The census counts are April 1 of the census year; the estimates are July 1. The bureau revises past years’ estimates each time it publishes a new vintage, so figures from older releases will differ.
Against the county and the neighbors
From April 2020 to July 2025, Wellington grew about 1.7%, well behind Palm Beach County as a whole (5.6%) and Royal Palm Beach next door (7.7%). Westlake, Wellington’s newest neighbor, grew from 912 people to 9,042 over the same period.
| Place | July 1, 2025 estimate | Change since 2020 base |
|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | 127,189 | +8.4% |
| Wellington | 62,662 | +1.7% |
| Greenacres | 44,736 | +1.6% |
| Lake Worth Beach | 43,970 | +4.1% |
| Royal Palm Beach | 42,477 | +7.7% |
| Palm Springs | 28,303 | +5.3% |
| Lantana | 12,449 | +6.7% |
| Westlake | 9,042 | from 912 |
| Palm Beach County | 1,575,726 | +5.6% |
Source: the bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates, compared with each place’s April 1, 2020 estimates base. Unincorporated neighbors such as The Acreage are not in the city and town estimates.
Who lives here
From the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates (DP05, DP02, DP03 and DP04):
| Measure | Wellington | Palm Beach County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population (ACS) | 62,146 | 1,533,806 |
| Median age | 42.3 | 45.3 |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | 18.8% |
| 65 and older | 17.6% | 24.8% |
| Households | 21,859 | 605,430 |
| Average household size | 2.84 | 2.49 |
| Median household income | $115,632 | $83,581 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% | 11.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 and older) | 49.7% | 40.5% |
Housing
| Measure | Wellington | Palm Beach County |
|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 24,497 | 719,463 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.8% | 70.1% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $599,400 | $447,300 |
| Median gross rent | $2,562 | $1,916 |
The survey’s home value is what owners say their home is worth, pooled from responses collected from 2020 to 2024. For current market values, see our home prices guide.
How to read these figures
The population estimates are the bureau’s official yearly count between censuses, built from births, deaths and migration. The American Community Survey is a sample survey; the five-year figures pool responses from 2020 to 2024, carry margins of error, and its population total differs from the estimates. Use the estimates for “how many people live in Wellington” and the survey for “who they are.”
What this means for you
- Population: about 62,700, and steady.
- More children and bigger households than the county average.
- Planning a move? See moving to Wellington and our schools guide.
Related: your town, county and neighbors and history and landmarks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wellington, Florida?
An estimated 62,662 on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates. The 2020 census counted 61,637.
Is Wellington growing?
Slowly. The village grew 1.7% from April 2020 to July 2025, against 5.6% for Palm Beach County, and the 2025 estimate was 178 below 2024’s.
What is the median household income in Wellington?
$115,632, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates, against $83,581 for Palm Beach County.
What is the median age in Wellington?
42.3 years, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, younger than the county’s 45.3. About 23.6% of residents are under 18.
How many households are in Wellington?
About 21,859, with an average of 2.84 people each, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
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