Wales, Maine facts for kids
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Wales, Maine
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Wales Presbyterian Church
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Location of Wales (in yellow) in Androscoggin County and the state of Maine
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 Wales, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| Incorporated | 1816 |
| Villages | East Wales Wales Corner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.83 sq mi (43.59 km2) |
| • Land | 15.95 sq mi (41.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,608 |
| • Density | 101/sq mi (38.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04280
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-79585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582787 |
Wales is a town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,608 at the 2020 census. 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.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 515 | — | |
| 1830 | 612 | 18.8% | |
| 1840 | 658 | 7.5% | |
| 1850 | 612 | −7.0% | |
| 1860 | 602 | −1.6% | |
| 1870 | 556 | −7.6% | |
| 1880 | 505 | −9.2% | |
| 1890 | 451 | −10.7% | |
| 1900 | 436 | −3.3% | |
| 1910 | 499 | 14.4% | |
| 1920 | 428 | −14.2% | |
| 1930 | 446 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 434 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 437 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 488 | 11.7% | |
| 1970 | 624 | 27.9% | |
| 1980 | 862 | 38.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,223 | 41.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,322 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,616 | 22.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,608 | −0.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census 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.
Education
It is a part of the Regional School Unit 4 school district. 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 (Pre-K–2) – Sabattus
- Libby Tozier School (Pre-K–2) – Litchfield
Notable person
- Melville Jones, Indy car racer
See also
In Spanish: Wales (Maine) para niños
