village of wellington, florida

Wellington’s residents grew by an estimated 20%. Wellington’s estimated 2009 permanent population of55,010 (excluding seasonal residents) makes it the 5th largest municipality in Palm Beach County.2000-2009 HISTORICAL POPULATION70,00060,00050,00040,74942,31946,20849,483 50,66655,564 55,259 55,076 55,01040,00031,02430,00020,00010,0002000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009The strength of the local economy can also be seen in the beginning of this decade by the number of single familybuilding permits issued as well as in the growth of Wellington’s number of active water and sewer accounts. The localhousing market saw a large boom beginning in 2002, with major new developments coming on line. This boom wasevidenced in the increase in water accounts and in single family building permits. This fast-paced increase leveled offin 2005 and has declined in the last five years. A reduction in new construction is evidenced by Wellington’s singlefamily building permits issued in recent years as shown below, signifying a halt to the expansive growth periodprimarily due to the economy. While new home construction has significantly decreased, there has been an increasein multi-family residential units.2000-2009 SINGLE FAMILY BUILDING PERMITS1,6001,4001,241 1,2561,2001,00080081870460053640020023628914482 5702000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009iv