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Wellston, Oklahoma
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Location of Wellston, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 679 |
| • Density | 415.04/sq mi (160.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74881
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| Area code(s) | 405/572 |
| FIPS code | 40-79900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413466 |
Wellston is a small town located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 679 people lived there.
Wellston's History
Wellston got its name from Christian T. Wells. He started a trading post (a place where people could trade goods) in this area in 1883. A post office was officially opened there on September 19, 1884.
The trading post closed for a while when the land of the Kickapoo Native American tribe was divided up. This process was called the "allotment of the Kickapoo Reserve." After an event known as the "Run of 95" (which involved people rushing to claim land), the post office opened again on June 15, 1897.
About Wellston's Geography
Wellston is a small town in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Wellston's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 383 | — | |
| 1910 | 590 | 54.0% | |
| 1920 | 650 | 10.2% | |
| 1930 | 632 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 607 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 643 | 5.9% | |
| 1960 | 630 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 789 | 25.2% | |
| 1980 | 802 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 912 | 13.7% | |
| 2000 | 825 | −9.5% | |
| 2010 | 788 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 679 | −13.8% | |
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The population of Wellston has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 825 people living in the town. These people lived in 338 households, and 225 of these were families.
The population was spread out by age. About 30.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Wellston was 33 years old.
The town had slightly more females than males. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
See also
In Spanish: Wellston (Oklahoma) para niños
