Wesley, Maine facts for kids
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Wesley, Maine
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 Wesley, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.64 sq mi (131.16 km2) |
| • Land | 49.88 sq mi (129.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 122 |
| • Density | 2/sq mi (0.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04686
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-81685 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582800 |
Wesley is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a small population. The town was named after John Wesley, who founded the English Methodist movement. In 2020, about 122 people lived in Wesley.
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Geography of Wesley
Wesley covers a total area of about 50.64 square miles (131.16 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 49.88 square miles (129.19 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.76 square miles (1.97 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Wesley's Climate
Wesley experiences a humid continental climate. This means the town has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold. This type of climate is common in many parts of the northeastern United States.
Main Roads in Wesley
Wesley is easy to reach because two state routes meet there. These roads are Route 9 and Route 192. They help connect Wesley to other towns and areas in Maine.
Population and People of Wesley
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 255 | — | |
| 1850 | 329 | 29.0% | |
| 1860 | 343 | 4.3% | |
| 1870 | 336 | −2.0% | |
| 1880 | 245 | −27.1% | |
| 1890 | 227 | −7.3% | |
| 1900 | 198 | −12.8% | |
| 1910 | 172 | −13.1% | |
| 1920 | 146 | −15.1% | |
| 1930 | 170 | 16.4% | |
| 1940 | 157 | −7.6% | |
| 1950 | 149 | −5.1% | |
| 1960 | 145 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 110 | −24.1% | |
| 1980 | 140 | 27.3% | |
| 1990 | 146 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 114 | −21.9% | |
| 2010 | 98 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 122 | 24.5% | |
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Wesley's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 98 people lived in Wesley. These people made up 50 households, and 31 of those were families. The population density was about 2 people per square mile. This means there weren't many people living close together.
There were 202 housing units in Wesley. The average density of homes was about 4 houses per square mile. Most of the people living in Wesley were White, making up 96.9% of the population. A small number were Asian (1.0%), and 2.0% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
Out of the 50 households, 14% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 52%, were married couples living together. About 10% of households had a female head with no husband present. The remaining 38% were non-families, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
About 26% of all households were made up of just one person. Of these, 18% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, each household had about 1.96 people. Families were a bit larger, with an average of 2.29 people.
Age and Gender in Wesley
The average age of people in Wesley in 2010 was 54.5 years old. This shows it's a town with many older residents. About 10.2% of the people were under 18 years old. Only 2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
A large part of the population, 38.8%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 31.6% of residents were 65 years or older. When it came to gender, 53.1% of the population was male, and 46.9% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Wesley (Maine) para niños
