Wellston, Missouri
Wellston: City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
About
Wellston is a city located in the county of Saint Louis in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,313 and a population density of 969 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,279 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wellston
| Population : | 2,279 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Saint Louis County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 314 |
| Area : | 2.39 km2 |
| Altitude : | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:17:05 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 955 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wellston is located at 38°40'22"N 90°17'57"W (38.6728300, -90.2992800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wellston decreased by 1.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,313 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,335 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,350 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,346 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,341 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,335 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,318 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,305 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,294 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,285 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,279 | -0.26% | estimation process |
Schools in Wellston
College & universities near Wellston, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179867 | Washington University in St Louis | Saint Louis (MO) | 63130-4899 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wellston, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wellston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gwen B Gil Post Office | Saint Louis (MO) | 63112 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Wellston , Ohio city in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 5,532 people.
- Wellston , Oklahoma city in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 777 people.
Other cities in Saint Louis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Louis County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Point | 90,070 | A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri. |
| Florissant | 50,795 | The most populous city in St. |
| Chesterfield | 47,570 | A city in St. |
| Oakville | 36,143 | City in Halton Region, Ontario |
| Wildwood | 35,460 | City in New Jersey |
| University City | 34,165 | Suburb in St. |
| Ballwin | 30,094 | City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States |
| Mehlville | 28,380 | Census designated place |
| Kirkwood | 27,866 | Suburb of St. |
| Maryland Heights | 26,895 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Hazelwood | 25,042 | Suburb city of St. |
| Webster Groves | 22,896 | City in Missouri |
| Ferguson | 20,457 | Town in St. |
| Affton | 20,307 | Census designated place |
| Spanish Lake | 19,650 | Census designated place |
| Creve Coeur | 18,624 | City in St. |
Distance to Other Cities
Wellston distances to largest Missouri cities
