Wales, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 small town in Maine, United States. It is located in Androscoggin County. In 2020, about 1,608 people lived there. Wales is part of the larger Lewiston-Auburn area in Maine.
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Geography of Wales, Maine
Wales covers about 16.83 square miles (43.59 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 15.95 square miles (41.31 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.88 square miles (2.28 square kilometers) is water.
Population and People in Wales
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Wales has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
- 1820: 515 people
- 1850: 612 people
- 1900: 436 people
- 1950: 437 people
- 2000: 1,322 people
- 2010: 1,616 people
- 2020: 1,608 people
A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 1,616 people living in Wales. These people lived in 587 households, and 458 of these were families. The town had about 101 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Wales (96.4%) were White. A small number were African American (0.4%), Native American (0.4%), or Asian (0.6%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.75 people, and the average family had 3.02 people.
The average age in Wales was 38.7 years old. About 25.3% of residents were under 18, and 10.1% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.4%) and females (48.6%).
Schools in Wales
Wales is part of the Regional School Unit 4 school district. This district operates several schools that students from Wales attend:
- Oak Hill High School (Grades 9–12) – Located in Wales
- Oak Hill Middle School (Grades 6–8) – Located in Sabattus
- Carrie Ricker School (Grades 3–5) – Located in Litchfield
- Sabattus Primary School (Pre-K–2) – Located in Sabattus
- Libby Tozier School (Pre-K–2) – Located in Litchfield
Famous People from Wales
- Melville Jones – A well-known Indy car racer.
Images for kids
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Wales Presbyterian Church
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Map showing Wales in Androscoggin County, Maine
See also
In Spanish: Wales (Maine) para niños
