Wellington, Missouri facts for kids
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Wellington, Missouri
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Downtown Wellington in March 2019
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Location of Wellington, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 738 |
| • Density | 677.06/sq mi (261.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64097
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-78352 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397247 |
| Website | wellingtonmo.com |
Wellington is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area in the United States. The city is about 35 miles east of Kansas City. In 2020, about 738 people lived there.
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History of Wellington
Wellington was founded in 1837. It was named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. He was a British commander known for the Battle of Waterloo. A post office opened in Wellington in 1840.
Geography of Wellington
Wellington covers a total area of about 1.13 square miles (2.92 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city is located a few miles east of Napoleon, Missouri. Both towns were named after important commanders from the Battle of Waterloo. There is also a small area called "Waterloo" located between Wellington and Napoleon.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 378 | — | |
| 1890 | 446 | 18.0% | |
| 1900 | 520 | 16.6% | |
| 1910 | 558 | 7.3% | |
| 1920 | 878 | 57.3% | |
| 1930 | 756 | −13.9% | |
| 1940 | 656 | −13.2% | |
| 1950 | 649 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 651 | 0.3% | |
| 1970 | 720 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 780 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 779 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 784 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 812 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 738 | −9.1% | |
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Wellington's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 812 people living in 322 households. There were 225 families. The population density was about 745 people per square mile. Most residents, about 95.9%, were White.
About 34.2% of households had children under 18. Many households, 55.0%, were married couples. The average household had 2.52 people. The average family had 3.06 people.
The average age in Wellington was 38.3 years. About 27.5% of residents were under 18. About 13.4% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
Famous People from Wellington
- Zach Garrett, an Olympic archer, is from Wellington.
See also
In Spanish: Wellington (Misuri) para niños
