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Wellington, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Sign in Wellington (2006)
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| Nickname(s):
"Wheat Capital of the World"
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Location within Sumner County and Kansas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Kansas | |
| County | Sumner | |
| Founded | 1870s | |
| Platted | 1871 | |
| Incorporated | 1872 | |
| Named for | Duke of Wellington | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.21 sq mi (21.27 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.32 sq mi (18.96 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,715 | |
| • Density | 939.7/sq mi (362.72/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
67152
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| Area code | 620 | |
| FIPS code | 20-76475 | |
| GNIS ID | 485658 | |
Wellington is a city located in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's the main city where the county government is located. In 2020, about 7,715 people lived there.
Contents
A Look at Wellington's Past
How Wellington Began: The 1800s
Wellington was first planned out in 1871. It was named after the Duke of Wellington. In 1872, it became the county seat of Sumner County. This happened after it won against another town called Sumner City.
In the early days, the town's economy grew thanks to cattle herders. They came through on the Chisholm Trail, which was a famous route for moving cattle. The first post office in Wellington opened in July 1871.
In 1887, a railway company built a train line through Wellington. This line later became part of the Union Pacific Railroad. Many local people still call it the "Rock Island" railroad.
On May 27, 1892, a very strong tornado hit Wellington. It destroyed 100 homes and 30 businesses. Sadly, 12 people in the town lost their lives.
Wellington Today: The 2000s
In 2020, Wellington held a contest to design a new flag for the city. After getting ideas from the public, a design by Shayna Templeton was chosen. This new flag, featuring wheat stalks, was shown in 2021.
Where is Wellington Located?
Wellington is a city with a total area of about 8.19 square miles (21.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a smaller part is water.
Wellington's Weather
The weather in Wellington has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. Wellington has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
| Climate data for Wellington, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
99 (37) |
103 (39) |
112 (44) |
120 (49) |
119 (48) |
112 (44) |
101 (38) |
87 (31) |
85 (29) |
120 (49) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 65.8 (18.8) |
72.2 (22.3) |
80.2 (26.8) |
85.9 (29.9) |
92.0 (33.3) |
98.4 (36.9) |
102.9 (39.4) |
102.2 (39.0) |
97.6 (36.4) |
88.8 (31.6) |
76.7 (24.8) |
66.1 (18.9) |
104.3 (40.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.7 (6.5) |
48.5 (9.2) |
58.7 (14.8) |
68.0 (20.0) |
76.8 (24.9) |
86.7 (30.4) |
91.8 (33.2) |
90.5 (32.5) |
82.8 (28.2) |
71.0 (21.7) |
57.1 (13.9) |
45.4 (7.4) |
68.4 (20.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.9 (0.5) |
36.9 (2.7) |
46.5 (8.1) |
55.4 (13.0) |
65.6 (18.7) |
75.6 (24.2) |
80.5 (26.9) |
79.1 (26.2) |
71.0 (21.7) |
58.8 (14.9) |
45.7 (7.6) |
35.3 (1.8) |
56.9 (13.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22.0 (−5.6) |
25.2 (−3.8) |
34.4 (1.3) |
42.8 (6.0) |
54.3 (12.4) |
64.5 (18.1) |
69.3 (20.7) |
67.7 (19.8) |
59.2 (15.1) |
46.7 (8.2) |
34.4 (1.3) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
45.5 (7.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 5.9 (−14.5) |
8.7 (−12.9) |
16.7 (−8.5) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
39.8 (4.3) |
53.2 (11.8) |
61.1 (16.2) |
57.8 (14.3) |
44.7 (7.1) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
18.3 (−7.6) |
9.7 (−12.4) |
2.0 (−16.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −19 (−28) |
−20 (−29) |
−4 (−20) |
12 (−11) |
24 (−4) |
40 (4) |
46 (8) |
41 (5) |
28 (−2) |
12 (−11) |
3 (−16) |
−15 (−26) |
−20 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.96 (24) |
1.34 (34) |
2.48 (63) |
3.14 (80) |
5.27 (134) |
5.19 (132) |
4.03 (102) |
4.25 (108) |
3.09 (78) |
3.28 (83) |
1.78 (45) |
1.33 (34) |
36.14 (917) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.6 (6.6) |
2.0 (5.1) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
2.8 (7.1) |
9.2 (23.36) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.2 | 5.2 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.9 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 81.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 5.7 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Wellington?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 2,094 | — | |
| 1890 | 4,391 | 109.7% | |
| 1900 | 4,245 | −3.3% | |
| 1910 | 7,034 | 65.7% | |
| 1920 | 7,048 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 7,405 | 5.1% | |
| 1940 | 7,246 | −2.1% | |
| 1950 | 7,747 | 6.9% | |
| 1960 | 8,809 | 13.7% | |
| 1970 | 8,072 | −8.4% | |
| 1980 | 8,212 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 8,411 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,647 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 8,172 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 7,715 | −5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 7,715 people living in Wellington. There were 3,157 households and 1,906 families. Most people (about 85.86%) were white. Other groups included Black or African-American (1.84%), Native American (1.28%), and Asian (0.56%). About 7.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.3% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.4 people, and the average family had 3.0 people.
About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the city was 39.8 years.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 8,172 people. About 91.0% of the people were White. Other groups included African American (1.7%), Native American (1.5%), and Asian (0.3%). About 8.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.2% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.44 people, and the average family size was 3.03 people.
The median age in the city was 37.7 years. About 27.2% of residents were under 18.
What Drives Wellington's Economy?
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The area around Wellington grows a lot of winter wheat. This crop is very important to the local economy. Other key businesses include railroads, oil production, and making aircraft parts.
Fun Things to Do in Wellington
Local Events
- Aviation Fest
- Kansas Wheat Festival
Places to Visit
- Downtown Wellington Historic District
- Wellington Carnegie Library
- H.F. Smith House
- Chisholm Trail Museum]
- Wellington Lake]
Schools in Wellington
The public schools in Wellington are part of the Wellington USD 353 school district.
Wellington in the News
Wellington has its own newspaper, called the Wellington Daily News.
Famous People from Wellington
- Ernie Barrett: A professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics.
- Ryleigh Buck: A softball player who played for the United States women's national baseball team.
- David Carradine: An American actor and film director who lived in Wellington for about a year.
- Walter Chrysler: The person who started the Chrysler Corporation car company.
- Todd Diacon: The current president of Kent State University.
- Neil Frank: A meteorologist and former director of the National Hurricane Center.
- Betty Glamann: A harpist who played with famous musicians like Duke Ellington.
- Gordon William Lillie: Also known as Pawnee Bill, a showman who put on Wild West shows.
- Joseph E. Maddy: A music teacher who started the Interlochen Arts Camp.
- Chuck Miller: A pop and jazz musician.
- Jack Mitchell: An All-American quarterback for the University of Oklahoma.
- David L. Payne: An American soldier and pioneer.
- Kent Whealy: An activist and journalist who helped start the Seed Savers Exchange.
- Logan Wright: A former president of the American Psychological Association.
See also
In Spanish: Wellington (Kansas) para niños
