Wales, Maine

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Wales, Maine
Town
Wales Presbyterian Church
Wales Presbyterian Church
Location of Wales (in yellow) in Androscoggin County and the state of Maine
Location of Wales (in yellow) in Androscoggin County and the state of Maine
Wales, Maine is located in the United States
Wales, Maine
Wales, Maine
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 44°10′0″N 70°3′54″W / 44.16667°N 70.06500°W / 44.16667; -70.06500Coordinates: 44°10′0″N 70°3′54″W / 44.16667°N 70.06500°W / 44.16667; -70.06500
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyAndroscoggin
Incorporated1816
VillagesEast Wales
Wales Corner
Area
[1]
 • Total16.83 sq mi (43.59 km2)
 • Land15.95 sq mi (41.31 km2)
 • Water0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2)
Elevation
276 ft (84 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,608
 • Density101/sq mi (38.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04280
Area code(s)207
FIPS code23-79585
GNIS feature ID0582787
Websitewww.walesmaine.org

Wales is a town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,608 at the 2020 census.[2] It is included in both the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Metropolitan New England City and Town Area.

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.83 square miles (43.59 km2), of which 15.95 square miles (41.31 km2) is land and 0.88 square miles (2.28 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1820515—
183061218.8%
18406587.5%
1850612−7.0%
1860602−1.6%
1870556−7.6%
1880505−9.2%
1890451−10.7%
1900436−3.3%
191049914.4%
1920428−14.2%
19304464.2%
1940434−2.7%
19504370.7%
196048811.7%
197062427.9%
198086238.1%
19901,22341.9%
20001,3228.1%
20101,61622.2%
20201,608−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

2010 census[]

As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 1,616 people, 587 households, and 458 families living in the town. The population density was 101.3 inhabitants per square mile (39.1/km2). There were 652 housing units at an average density of 40.9 per square mile (15.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 587 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.0% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the town was 38.7 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,322 people, 468 households, and 366 families living in the town. The population density was 81.9 people per square mile (31.6/km2). There were 530 housing units at an average density of 32.9 per square mile (12.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.05% White, 0.68% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races.

There were 468 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,444, and the median income for a family was $47,880. Males had a median income of $29,297 versus $24,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,963. About 5.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

Voter registration

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of January 2015[6]
Party Total Voters Percentage
Unenrolled 509 43.4%
Republican 337 28.8%
Democratic 242 20.6%
Green Independent 84 7.2%
Total 1,172 100%

Education[]

It is a part of the Regional School Unit 4 school district.[7] Schools operated by the district:

  • Oak Hill High School (9-12) - Wales
  • Oak Hill Middle School (6-8) - Sabattus
  • Carrie Ricker School (3-5) - Litchfield
  • Sabbatus Primary School (PK-2) - Sabattus
  • Libby Tozier School (PK-2) - Litchfield

References[]

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  2. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Wales town, Androscoggin County, Maine". Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ http://maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/r-e-active.pdf[bare URL]
  7. ^ McMillan, Susan. "School unit that serves Litchfield ponders privatized busing." centralmaine.com. March 8, 2014. Retrieved on March 27, 2016.

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