Wellton, Arizona

Wellton, Arizona
Town

Location in Yuma County and the state of Arizona
Wellton, Arizona

Location in the United States

Coordinates: 32°40′17″N 114°8′27″W / 32.67139°N 114.14083°W / 32.67139; -114.14083Coordinates: 32°40′17″N 114°8′27″W / 32.67139°N 114.14083°W / 32.67139; -114.14083
Country United States
State Arizona
County Yuma
Incorporated 1970
Government
 • Mayor Town Council
James L. Deermer
Alejandro M. Bejarano
Cecilia McCollough
Emma Moser
J.K. Milam
Area
 • Total 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2)
 • Land 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 246 ft (75 m)
Population (2010)[1]
 • Total 2,882
 • Estimate (2014)[2] 2,956
 • Density 744.8/sq mi (286.5/km2)
Time zone MST (no DST) (UTC-7)
ZIP code 85356
Area code(s) 928
FIPS code 04-81480
Website http://www.town.wellton.az.us/

Wellton is a town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the town is 2,882.[1] It is part of the Yuma Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Wellton is located at 32°40′17″N 114°8′27″W / 32.67139°N 114.14083°W / 32.67139; -114.14083 (32.671436, -114.140972).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), all of it land.

It is located along Interstate 8 and the former route of U.S. Route 80. It is a junction on the Union Pacific Railroad (formerly Southern Pacific), where the lines to Phoenix and to Maricopa diverge. Amtrak's Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle pass through the town without stopping.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1970957—
1980911−4.8%
19901,06617.0%
20001,82971.6%
20102,88257.6%
Est. 20152,936[4]1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
201 Estimate[2]

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,829 people, 700 households, and 552 families residing in the town. The population density was 727.3 people per square mile (281.3/km²). There were 1,144 housing units at an average density of 454.9 per square mile (176.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 68.23% White, 2.02% Black or African American, 1.37% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 25.42% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. 40.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 700 households out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,045, and the median income for a family was $30,071. Males had a median income of $27,292 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,644. About 16.1% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.9% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Population

During the winter season, the population virtually doubles with snowbirds from the western US as well as the western provinces of Canada filling up the many RV parks. Wellton is becoming a popular retirement destination.

The town currently operates two 18-hole golf courses that are a magnet for winter visitors. Much development is happening centered on the newer golf course and also in more rural areas as well.

References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
  2. 1 2 "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
  3. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  5. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved June 19, 2014.
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