Wells, Maine Demographics

The total population of Wells town is estimated to be 11,365 with 5,464 males (48.08%) and 5,901 females (51.92%). There are 437 more females than males in Wells town.
The median household income in Wells town was $76,842 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 983(1.30%) from $75,859 in 2020. This income is 103% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Wells town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $124,785. Overall, the median household income for the town of Wells town stands at $76,842.
In Wells town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $49,390 for males and $33,594 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $68,158 for males and $61,427 for females.
In Wells town, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $102,086, while White households have a median household income of $77,511.
In 2022, the population of Wells town was 11,731, a 1.25% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wells town's population was 11,586, an increase of 2.08% compared to a population of 11,350 in 2020.
The median age in Wells, Maine is 50.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.70% were under the age of 15, 13.04% aged 15 to 29, 45.20% aged 30 to 64, 23.69% aged 65 to 84, and 2.37% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Wells town population: 93.47% are White, 2.64% are Black or African American, 0.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.57% are Asian and 2.29% are multiracial.