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Wells town

County:
York County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
57.655
State:
Maine

Wells town is located in York County, Maine. Wells town has a 2026 population of 12,058. Wells town is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 6.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,357 in 2020.

The median household income in Wells town is $88,024 with a poverty rate of 6.78%. The median age in Wells town is 53.6 years: 48.7 years for males, and 55.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.4 males.

12.1K
Total Population
209
Density (mi²)
59 0.49%
Growth

Wells town Population

Wells town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,058590.49%
202511,999590.49%
202411,940590.5%
202311,8811351.15%
202211,7461551.34%
202111,5912342.06%
202011,357340.3%
201910,7011371.3%
201810,5641951.88%
201710,3691521.49%
201610,2171421.41%
201510,075680.68%
201410,0071461.48%
20139,8611171.2%
20129,744560.58%
20119,688991.03%
20109,592-3-0.03%

Median Age

Overall: 53.6 years
Female: 55.6 years
Male: 48.7 years

Wells town Adults

There are 9,605 adults, (3,627 of whom are seniors) in Wells town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,216 (53.1%)
Male: 5,497 (46.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wells town includes 88.42% White, 5.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,35788.42%
Black or African American6255.34%
Two or more races4453.8%
Other race1401.2%
Asian1321.13%
Native American140.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race790.67%
Two or more races320.27%
White290.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,32888.18%
Black or African American6255.34%
Two or more races4133.53%
Asian1321.13%
Other race610.52%
Native American140.12%

Wells town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wells town 's average per capita income is $58,147. Household income levels show a median of $88,024. The poverty rate stands at 6.78%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$115,800-
Families$106,667$124,650
Households$88,024$109,963
Non Families$60,635$74,204

$58,147

Average Income

$88,024

Median Household Income

6.78%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)