Wesley, Maine

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Wesley, Maine
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Wesley, Maine
Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°55′8″N67°38′27″W / 44.91889°N 67.64083°W / 44.91889; -67.64083
Country United States
State Maine
County Washington
Area
[1]
  Total50.64 sq mi (131.16 km2)
  Land49.88 sq mi (129.19 km2)
  Water0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
Elevation
226 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total122
  Density2/sq mi (0.9/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04686
Area code 207
FIPS code 23-81685
GNIS feature ID0582800

Wesley is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after John Wesley, founder of the English Methodist movement. [2] The population was 122 at the 2020 census. [3]

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.64 square miles (131.16 km2), of which 49.88 square miles (129.19 km2) is land and 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2) is water. [1]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wesley has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. [4]

Roads

Wesley is at the intersection of state routes 9 and 192.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1840 255
1850 32929.0%
1860 3434.3%
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 17016.4%
1940 157−7.6%
1950 149−5.1%
1960 145−2.7%
1970 110−24.1%
1980 14027.3%
1990 1464.3%
2000 114−21.9%
2010 98−14.0%
2020 12224.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

2010 census

As of the census [6] of 2010, there were 98 people, 50 households, and 31 families living in the town. The population density was 2.0 inhabitants per square mile (0.8/km2). There were 202 housing units at an average density of 4.0 per square mile (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 1.0% Asian, and 2.0% from two or more races.

There were 50 households, of which 14.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.29.

The median age in the town was 54.5 years. 10.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.2% were from 25 to 44; 38.8% were from 45 to 64; and 31.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census [7] of 2000, there were 114 people, 51 households, and 34 families living in the town. The population density was 2.3 people per square mile (0.9/km2). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 3.0 per square mile (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.37% White, 1.75% Native American, and 0.88% from two or more races.

There were 51 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,667, and the median income for a family was $20,833. Males had a median income of $21,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,314. There were 34.4% of families and 38.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 46.7% of under eighteens and 23.5% of those over 64.

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References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  2. "Profile for Wesley, Maine". ePodunk . Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  3. "Census - Geography Profile: Wesley town, Washington County, Maine". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  4. Climate Summary for Wesley, Maine
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

44°57′08″N67°39′39″W / 44.95222°N 67.66083°W / 44.95222; -67.66083