Wellton is a very small town located in the state of Arizona. With a population of 2,648 people and three associated neighborhoods, Wellton is the 118th largest community in Arizona. Much of the housing stock in Wellton was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Wellton economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Wellton, where the median household income is $51,938.00.Unlike some towns, Wellton isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Wellton are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Wellton is a town of service providers, managers, and production and manufacturing workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Wellton who work in personal care services (17.68%), management occupations (15.29%), and law enforcement and fire fighting (9.02%). There are many members of the armed forces living in Wellton. You will notice when you visit or live here that some of the people you meet or see around town are employed by the armed services - even if they are not always in uniform. You will also find that a lot of people in Wellton work in agricultural jobs - much more than in the average community in America. This will be quite apparent if you drive around town, as much of the landscape is dedicated to farms. Also of interest is that Wellton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 29.79% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Wellton is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Wellton is worth considering. Wellton is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The citizens of Wellton are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 21.29% of adults in Wellton having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Wellton in 2022 was $31,639, which is middle income relative to Arizona and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $126,556 for a family of four. However, Wellton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Wellton is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Wellton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wellton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Wellton also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 16.68% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Wellton include English, German, Irish, Canadian, and Norwegian. Foreign born people are also an important part of Wellton's cultural character, accounting for 21.54% of the town’s population. The most common language spoken in Wellton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
