Wellington, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wellington, Kentucky
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Damaged buildings after a tornado, 2012
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Location of Wellington in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Wellington, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Wellington, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 564 |
| • Density | 6,197.80/sq mi (2,388.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40205
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| FIPS code | 21-81372 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405704 |
Wellington is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is located within the larger area of Louisville, Kentucky. Wellington was officially made a city in 1946.
Where is Wellington Located?
Wellington is found in the middle of Jefferson County. It is completely surrounded by the city of Louisville. A main road, U.S. Route 150 (Bardstown Road), forms its southwest edge. Downtown Louisville is about 6 miles (10 km) to the northwest.
The city covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Wellington?
Wellington is a small community. The number of people living there has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 656 | — | |
| 1960 | 804 | 22.6% | |
| 1970 | 727 | −9.6% | |
| 1980 | 653 | −10.2% | |
| 1990 | 593 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 561 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 565 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 564 | −0.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 561 people living in Wellington. These people lived in 246 homes, with 167 of them being families. Most residents were White (97.15%). About 23.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Wellington was 42 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Wellington (Kentucky) para niños
