Wells, Maine
Wells: Town in York County, Maine, United States
About
Wells is a town located in the county of York in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,589 and a population density of 130 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,819 inhabitants.
The town was created 381 years ago in 1642.
Quick Facts about Wells
| Population : | 10,819 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | York County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 73.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 177 feet / 54 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1643 (381 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:35:29 (9th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 04090 |
| Density : | 147 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wells is located at 43°19'19"N 70°34'51"W (43.3220300, -70.5808900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wells
Demographics
The population of Wells increased by 11.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,589 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,679 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,733 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,850 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,993 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,059 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,200 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,349 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,546 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,675 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,819 | 1.33% | estimation process |
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People born in Wells (9)
People born in Wells, including physician, naturalist, botanist and botanical collector Anne Elizabeth Perkins, politician Daniel W. Gooch, politician Nathaniel Littlefield, .
List
- John Fairfield Scamman (American politician (1786-1858)) he was born in 24/10/1786
- Frank Card Bourne (American classicist and historian (1914-1983)) he was born in 17/07/1914
- Esther Wheelwright (Ursuline nun) she was born in 10/04/1696
- William S. Wells he was born in 29/05/1848
- Louis B. Costello (American banker and newspaper publisher) he was born in 14/09/1876
- Guy Tripp (American business executive and U.S. Army general) he was born in 22/04/1864
Schools in Wells
College & universities near Wells, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420440 | York County Community College | Wells (ME) | 04090 |
| 161208 | The Landing School | Arundel (ME) | 04046 |
| 433970 | Harris School of Business-Sanford Campus | Sanford (ME) | 04073 |
| 161457 | University of New England | Biddeford (ME) | 04005-9599 |
| 182722 | Empire Beauty School-Somersworth | Somersworth (NH) | 03878 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wells, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEM | Wells Regional Transportation Center | 696 Sanford Road | RAIL |
| SAO | Saco Transportation Center | 130 Main Street | RAIL |
| ORB | Old Orchard Beach | 11 First Street | RAIL |
| DOV | Dover Transportation Center | 33 Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| PTS | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 185 Grafton Drive | BUS |
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- Wells , Texas town in Cherokee County, Texas, United States with a population of 781 people.
- Wells , New York town in New York, USA with a population of 613 people.
- Wells , Wisconsin town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 541 people.
- Wells , Pennsylvania township in Fulton County, Pennsylvania with a population of 452 people.
- Wells , Kansas human settlement in United States of America with a population of 111 people.
Other cities in York County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in York County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Biddeford | 21,500 | City in York County, Maine |
| Sanford | 21,253 | City in York County, Maine, United States |
| Saco | 20,121 | City in York County, Maine |
| York Beach | 12,854 | Unincorporated community in Maine |
| Kennebunk | 11,706 | Town in Maine |
| Wells Beach Station | 10,162 | City in York County, Maine, United States of America |
| Kittery | 9,876 | Town in Maine |
| Old Orchard Beach | 9,095 | Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States |
| Buxton | 8,368 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Waterboro | 8,007 | Town in Maine |
| Berwick | 7,996 | Town in Maine |
| South Berwick | 7,613 | Town in Maine |
| Eliot | 7,115 | Town in Maine |
| Lebanon | 6,435 | Town in Maine |
| North Berwick | 4,745 | Town in East Lothian, Scotland |
| Hollis Center | 4,637 | City in York County, Maine, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wells distances to largest Maine cities
