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Wellston CDP, MI

ZIP 49689 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49689

49689 has a population of 1,791 with a median age of 47.6 yrs (54.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.6%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.2%-83% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.1%-18% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.1%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
21.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.5%+30% vs US avg
x
High school
32.3%+23% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.8%-35% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.2%+25% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.4%-1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+32% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-62% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 49689

Poverty Rate
11.4%-1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-62% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.5%-57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.1%+55% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,791
Median age47.6
Poverty rate11.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.6%
Hispanic3.2%
Black1.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born8.3%