Welling, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Welling, Oklahoma
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Location within Cherokee County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.44 sq mi (65.90 km2) |
| • Land | 25.18 sq mi (65.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 781 |
| • Density | 31.02/sq mi (11.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74471
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-79850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409541 |
Welling is a small community in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts its population for official records, even though it is not an official city or town.
In 2010, about 771 people lived in Welling. This was an increase from the 669 people who lived there in 2000. Welling is also home to a special camp and conference center run by The Salvation Army, called Heart o' Hills.
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Where is Welling Located?
Welling is in the eastern part of Cherokee County. It is about four miles southeast of a larger town called Tahlequah.
Nearby Rivers and Lakes
The Illinois River flows about two miles west of Welling. The northern part of Tenkiller Ferry Lake is three miles to the south.
How Big is Welling?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Welling is about 65.90 square kilometers (25.44 square miles). Most of this area, about 65.21 square kilometers (25.18 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.68 square kilometers (0.26 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Welling?
This section shares information about the people living in Welling.
Population Numbers
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| 2020 | 781 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 669 people living in Welling. These people lived in 247 households, and 187 of these were families. The population density was about 22.6 people per square mile. There were 306 housing units in the area.
People and Families
Out of the 247 households in 2000:
- About 39.7% had children under 18 years old living with them.
- About 61.9% were married couples living together.
- About 9.7% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- About 23.9% were not families.
- About 21.1% of all households were made up of single individuals.
- About 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.71 people. The average family had about 3.13 people.
Age Groups in Welling
In 2000, the population of Welling was spread out across different age groups:
- About 29.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 11.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Welling was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96.8 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 102.6 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Welling was $24,118. For families, the average income was $28,500. Males earned an average of $25,938, while females earned an average of $19,375. The average income per person in Welling was $16,859.
About 21.7% of families and 27.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 34.8% of those under 18 years old and 26.5% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Welling (Oklahoma) for kids
