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Wellington Village Motto: "A Great Hometown...Let Us Show You!"[1] 
Location of Wellington in Palm Beach County, FloridaCoordinates: 26°39′18″N 80°15′15″WCoordinates: 26°39′18″N 80°15′15″W Country 
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FloridaCounty Palm Beach Incorporated (village) December 31, 1995 Government • Type Council-Manager • Mayor Bob Margolis, was elected in the elections of March 2012. • City Manager Paul Schofield Area[2] • Village 45.03 sq mi (116.63 km2) • Land 31.05 sq mi (80.4 km2) • Water .31 sq mi (0.8 km2) .99% Elevation[3] 13 ft (5 m) Population (July 1, 2006)[4] • Village 55,584 • Density 1,230.7/sq mi (475.2/km2) • Metro 5,463,857 2006 Estimates Time zone EST (UTC-5) • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4) ZIP code 33411, 33414, 33449, 33467 Area code(s) 561 FIPS code 12-75812[5] GNIS feature ID 1759737[6] Website City of Wellington, Florida Website
Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. As of 2006, the village had a population of 55,584 according to the U.S. Census Bureau,[4] making it the most populous village in the state. Wellington is part of the South Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
| Wellington | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Motto: "A Great Hometown...Let Us Show You!"[1] | |
 Location of Wellington in Palm Beach County, Florida | |
| Coordinates: 26°39′18″N 80°15′15″WCoordinates: 26°39′18″N 80°15′15″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Palm Beach |
| Incorporated (village) | December 31, 1995 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | Bob Margolis, was elected in the elections of March 2012. |
| • City Manager | Paul Schofield |
| Area[2] | |
| • Village | 45.03 sq mi (116.63 km2) |
| • Land | 31.05 sq mi (80.4 km2) |
| • Water | .31 sq mi (0.8 km2) .99% |
| Elevation[3] | 13 ft (5 m) |
| Population (July 1, 2006)[4] | |
| • Village | 55,584 |
| • Density | 1,230.7/sq mi (475.2/km2) |
| • Metro | 5,463,857 |
| 2006 Estimates | |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 33411, 33414, 33449, 33467 |
| Area code(s) | 561 |
| FIPS code | 12-75812[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1759737[6] |
| Website | City of Wellington, Florida Website |
Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. As of 2006, the village had a population of 55,584 according to the U.S. Census Bureau,[4] making it the most populous village in the state. Wellington is part of the South Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History[edit]
Wellington was originally the world's largest strawberry patch, the Flying Cow Ranch. C. Oliver Wellington bought 18,000 acres (73 km2) of swampland in the 1950s in central Palm Beach County that eventually would be called the Village of Wellington. Wellington began as a planned unit development approved by Palm Beach County in 1972. For many years it functioned as a bedroom community with few shopping centers or restaurants until it was incorporated in December 1995. Wellington has become an international center for equestrian sports. Far from its roots as a swampy backwater as compared to its glamorous neighbor Palm Beach twenty minutes to the east, Wellington today quietly draws a wealthy cross-section of international society, celebrity, and business personalities who consider it a required destination for their equestrian pursuits.[7]
Wellington was originally the world's largest strawberry patch, the Flying Cow Ranch. C. Oliver Wellington bought 18,000 acres (73 km2) of swampland in the 1950s in central Palm Beach County that eventually would be called the Village of Wellington. Wellington began as a planned unit development approved by Palm Beach County in 1972. For many years it functioned as a bedroom community with few shopping centers or restaurants until it was incorporated in December 1995. Wellington has become an international center for equestrian sports. Far from its roots as a swampy backwater as compared to its glamorous neighbor Palm Beach twenty minutes to the east, Wellington today quietly draws a wealthy cross-section of international society, celebrity, and business personalities who consider it a required destination for their equestrian pursuits.[7]
Equestrian sporting events[edit]
The Village of Wellington is known for its equestrian community and hosting equestrian and polo events. It is host to both the Winter Equestrian Festival and more than forty weeks of equestrian competitions per year. A new expansion includes the Global Dressage Festival. International competitors attend the equestrian events and social event held in the community.[8]
Wellington holds the largest and longest running horse show in the world from January to March (3 months),[9] is considered the top International Equestrian destination for the diverse equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage, and polo.[10] Each year hosts 26-goal polo matches including the USPA Piaget Gold Cup and the Nespresso U.S. Polo Open at the Palm Beach International Polo Club.
The Village of Wellington is known for its equestrian community and hosting equestrian and polo events. It is host to both the Winter Equestrian Festival and more than forty weeks of equestrian competitions per year. A new expansion includes the Global Dressage Festival. International competitors attend the equestrian events and social event held in the community.[8]
Wellington holds the largest and longest running horse show in the world from January to March (3 months),[9] is considered the top International Equestrian destination for the diverse equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage, and polo.[10] Each year hosts 26-goal polo matches including the USPA Piaget Gold Cup and the Nespresso U.S. Polo Open at the Palm Beach International Polo Club.
Arts and culture[edit]
Wellington has a large renovated public library, multiple recreation centers, a number of public parks and ball fields, and hosts seasonal events such as the annual Top Gun model aircraft show and holiday parades. The Wellington Amphitheater regularly hosts musical and film events in their outdoor venue.[11] There are a number of entertainment and cultural venues – such as the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and the Norton Museum of Art – in nearby West Palm Beach.
Wellington has two regional mall The Mall at Wellington Green, and the Old Wellington Mall along with a many other nationally known retailers located in outdoor shopping venues along the major commercial highways.
Beach activities are around a half hour's drive time, due east, to the Palm Beaches. For variety, from Wellington one can access Fort Lauderdale less than one hour away or travel to South Beach approximately a one and half hour's drive.
Wellington has a large renovated public library, multiple recreation centers, a number of public parks and ball fields, and hosts seasonal events such as the annual Top Gun model aircraft show and holiday parades. The Wellington Amphitheater regularly hosts musical and film events in their outdoor venue.[11] There are a number of entertainment and cultural venues – such as the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and the Norton Museum of Art – in nearby West Palm Beach.
Wellington has two regional mall The Mall at Wellington Green, and the Old Wellington Mall along with a many other nationally known retailers located in outdoor shopping venues along the major commercial highways.
Beach activities are around a half hour's drive time, due east, to the Palm Beaches. For variety, from Wellington one can access Fort Lauderdale less than one hour away or travel to South Beach approximately a one and half hour's drive.
Geography[edit]
Wellington is located at 26°39′18″N 80°15′15″W (26.655135, −80.254136).[12] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 31.4 square miles (81 km2), of which 31.0 square miles (80 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it is water (0.99%).
Wellington is located at 26°39′18″N 80°15′15″W (26.655135, −80.254136).[12] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 31.4 square miles (81 km2), of which 31.0 square miles (80 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it is water (0.99%).
Demographics[edit]
Wellington Demographics 2010 Census Wellington Palm Beach County Florida Total population 56,508 1,320,134 18,801,310 Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 +47.9% +16.7% +17.6% Population density 1,258.9/sq mi 670.2/sq mi 350.6/sq mi White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) 80.0% 73.5% 75.0% (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) 64.8% 60.1% 57.9% Black or African-American 10.4% 17.3% 16.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 19.4% 19.0% 22.5% Asian 3.8% 2.4% 2.4% Native American or Native Alaskan 0.2% 0.5% 0.4% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.5% 2.3% 2.5% Some Other Race 3.1% 3.9% 3.6%
As of 2010, there were 22,685 households, with 13.3% being vacant. In 2000, there were 12,938 households out of which 69.7% were married couples, 47.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.25.
In 2000, the village the population was spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
As of 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $91,000 and the median income for a family was $97,000. Males had a median income of $87,000 versus $84,078 for females. The per capita income for the village was $40,726. About 2.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
As of 2000, 83.52% of residents spoke English as a first language, while 12.18% spoke Spanish, French accounted for 0.98%, French Creole for 0.79%, Italian made up 0.61%, and Vietnamese was the mother tongue of 0.47% of the population.[13]
| Wellington Demographics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Census | Wellington | Palm Beach County | Florida |
| Total population | 56,508 | 1,320,134 | 18,801,310 |
| Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 | +47.9% | +16.7% | +17.6% |
| Population density | 1,258.9/sq mi | 670.2/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 80.0% | 73.5% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 64.8% | 60.1% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 10.4% | 17.3% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 19.4% | 19.0% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 3.1% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
As of 2010, there were 22,685 households, with 13.3% being vacant. In 2000, there were 12,938 households out of which 69.7% were married couples, 47.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.25.
In 2000, the village the population was spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
As of 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $91,000 and the median income for a family was $97,000. Males had a median income of $87,000 versus $84,078 for females. The per capita income for the village was $40,726. About 2.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
As of 2000, 83.52% of residents spoke English as a first language, while 12.18% spoke Spanish, French accounted for 0.98%, French Creole for 0.79%, Italian made up 0.61%, and Vietnamese was the mother tongue of 0.47% of the population.[13]
Economy[edit]
BE Aerospace has its corporate headquarters in Wellington.[15]
BE Aerospace has its corporate headquarters in Wellington.[15]
Education[edit]
Primary and secondary schools[edit]
The School District of Palm Beach County serves Wellington.
Public schools in Wellington and schools serving Wellington include:
Elementary
- New Horizons Elementary School
- Discovery Key Elementary School
- Wellington Elementary School
- Binks Forest Elementary School
- Elbridge Gale Elementary School
- Panther Run Elementary School
- Equestrian Trails Elementary School
Middle
- Wellington Landings Middle School
- Emerald Cove Middle School
- Polo Park Middle School
- Okeeheelee Middle School
High
Private schools include:
- Wellington Christian School
- Dillon Country Day School
- Conservatory Prep Senior High
- Ideal School – Private K – 8
- Kings Academy
The School District of Palm Beach County serves Wellington.
Public schools in Wellington and schools serving Wellington include:
Elementary
- New Horizons Elementary School
- Discovery Key Elementary School
- Wellington Elementary School
- Binks Forest Elementary School
- Elbridge Gale Elementary School
- Panther Run Elementary School
- Equestrian Trails Elementary School
Middle
- Wellington Landings Middle School
- Emerald Cove Middle School
- Polo Park Middle School
- Okeeheelee Middle School
High
Private schools include:
- Wellington Christian School
- Dillon Country Day School
- Conservatory Prep Senior High
- Ideal School – Private K – 8
- Kings Academy
Community colleges[edit]
Palm Beach State College has proposed a Wellington campus. The Wellington town council voted affirmatively on August 13, 2008 to enter negotiations with the college. Plans fell through.[16]
Palm Beach State College has proposed a Wellington campus. The Wellington town council voted affirmatively on August 13, 2008 to enter negotiations with the college. Plans fell through.[16]
Public libraries[edit]
The Palm Beach County Library System operates the Wellington Branch.[17]
The Palm Beach County Library System operates the Wellington Branch.[17]
Notable people[edit]
- Stephanie Abrams, meteorologist for (The Weather Channel) in Atlanta, GA
- Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City
- Ian Carey, multi-platinum selling recording artist and music producer
- Glenn Close, actress
- Fred Couples, golfer (former resident)
- Nacho Figueras, top-ranked Polo Player and Ralph Lauren Model
- Amy Fisher, the Long Island Lolita[18]
- Bill Gates, Microsoft founder (seasonal resident)[19]
- E. Hunter Harrison, CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway
- Margie Goldstein-Engle (born 1958), American equestrian
- Angel Hernandez, umpire
- Jessie Hester, former NFL wide receiver, uncle of Devin Hester
- Neil Hirsch, founder of Telerate
- Jeremy Jacobs, Owner Boston Bruins, Chairman CEO Delaware North Companies
- Tommy Lee Jones, actor
- Raymond Kassar, Former Chairman and CEO of Atari
- Joan Lunden, broadcaster
- Madonna, singer, actress
- Dave O'Brien, sports broadcaster
- Cassadee Pope, musician
- Curtis Pride, former Major League Baseball outfielder
- Vanessa Rousso, professional poker player
- Rommy Revson, inventor of the Scrunchie
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia, baseball player (Red Sox)
- Patti Scialfa, musician
- Stephanie Seymour, former model
- Bruce Springsteen, musician
- Fred Taylor, retired running back, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Chrystine Tauber, President of the United States Equestrian Federation [20]
- Vanilla Ice, rapper
- Stephanie Abrams, meteorologist for (The Weather Channel) in Atlanta, GA
- Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City
- Ian Carey, multi-platinum selling recording artist and music producer
- Glenn Close, actress
- Fred Couples, golfer (former resident)
- Nacho Figueras, top-ranked Polo Player and Ralph Lauren Model
- Amy Fisher, the Long Island Lolita[18]
- Bill Gates, Microsoft founder (seasonal resident)[19]
- E. Hunter Harrison, CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway
- Margie Goldstein-Engle (born 1958), American equestrian
- Angel Hernandez, umpire
- Jessie Hester, former NFL wide receiver, uncle of Devin Hester
- Neil Hirsch, founder of Telerate
- Jeremy Jacobs, Owner Boston Bruins, Chairman CEO Delaware North Companies
- Tommy Lee Jones, actor
- Raymond Kassar, Former Chairman and CEO of Atari
- Joan Lunden, broadcaster
- Madonna, singer, actress
- Dave O'Brien, sports broadcaster
- Cassadee Pope, musician
- Curtis Pride, former Major League Baseball outfielder
- Vanessa Rousso, professional poker player
- Rommy Revson, inventor of the Scrunchie
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia, baseball player (Red Sox)
- Patti Scialfa, musician
- Stephanie Seymour, former model
- Bruce Springsteen, musician
- Fred Taylor, retired running back, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Chrystine Tauber, President of the United States Equestrian Federation [20]
- Vanilla Ice, rapper
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