Wellington, Utah facts for kids
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Wellington, Utah
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Historical cabin in Wellington City Park, built 1882
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Location in Carbon County and the state of Utah
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Location of Utah in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Utah |
| County | Carbon |
| Settled | 1878 |
| Founded by | Jefferson Tidwell |
| Named for | Justus Wellington Seeley, Jr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.11 sq mi (13.25 km2) |
| • Land | 5.11 sq mi (13.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,387 ft (1,642 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,605 |
| • Density | 316.78/sq mi (122.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84542
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-82510 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412208 |
Wellington is a city located in Carbon County, Utah, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,605 people lived there.
The community was first settled in 1878. A group of thirteen Mormons, led by Jefferson Tidwell, started the town. It was named after Justus Wellington Seeley, Jr., who was part of the Emery County Court. Many people who live in Wellington travel to nearby Price for work. Others work in the coal mines in the area.
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Exploring Wellington's Location
Wellington is in the southwestern part of Carbon County. It is located along U.S. routes 6 and 191. These roads connect Wellington to other towns.
For example, Price, the county seat, is about 6 miles (10 km) northwest. Green River is about 57 miles (92 km) to the southeast.
Land and Water Around Wellington
The city covers an area of about 5.11 square miles (13.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Wellington is just north of the Price River. This river flows southeast and eventually joins the Green River.
Wellington's Climate and Weather
Wellington has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the area experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year.
Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
People Living in Wellington
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 311 | — | |
| 1910 | 358 | 15.1% | |
| 1920 | 361 | 0.8% | |
| 1930 | 348 | −3.6% | |
| 1940 | 674 | 93.7% | |
| 1950 | 845 | 25.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,066 | 26.2% | |
| 1970 | 922 | −13.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,406 | 52.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,632 | 16.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,666 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,676 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,605 | −4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The census helps us understand the population of a city. In 2000, there were 1,666 people living in Wellington. These people made up 576 households.
Most of the people in Wellington were White (about 94.7%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and African American residents. About 4.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Wellington had children under 18 living with them (about 47%). Most households were married couples living together.
The population in 2000 was spread across different age groups. About 33.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.1% were between 18 and 24. The median age was 28 years old, meaning half the population was younger and half was older.
Education in Wellington
Wellington is part of the Carbon School District. The city has its own elementary school for younger students.
Older students, who are in middle school and high school, travel to Price to attend school there.
See also
In Spanish: Wellington (Utah) para niños
