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Wells

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

Wells is located in York County, Maine. Wells has a 2025 population of 11,999 . Wells is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 5.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,357 in 2020.

The average household income in Wells is $100,535 with a poverty rate of 8.26%. The median age in Wells is 52.5 years: 47.6 years for males, and 55.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.5 males.

12K
Total Population
208
Density (mi²)
59 0.49%
Growth

Wells Population

Wells Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wells includes 89.73% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (89.73%)

Two or more races (4.66%)

Black or African American (2.9%)

Asian (1.45%)

Other race (1.12%)

Native American (0.14%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,35989.73%
Two or more races5384.66%
Black or African American3352.9%
Asian1671.45%
Other race1291.12%
Native American160.14%

Wells Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wells' average per capita income is $54,602. Household income levels show a median of $83,900. The poverty rate stands at 8.26%.

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$119,787-
Families$103,393$115,874
Households$83,900$100,535
Non Families$49,085$64,863

$54,602

Average Income

$83,900

Median Household Income

8.26%

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)