Wells | |
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County |
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Incorporation (town) |
1653 |
Head selectman |
Karl Ekstedt |
Land area |
57.55 sq mi (149.05 km2) |
Water area |
16.06 sq mi (41.60 km2) |
Population |
9,589 |
Zip code |
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Status |
Town |
Website |
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Motto |
The Friendliest Town In Maine |
Wells is a town in York County, Maine.
Description[]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 73.61 square miles (190.65 km2), of which, 57.55 square miles (149.05 km2) of it is land and 16.06 square miles (41.60 km2) is water. Wells is drained by the Webhannet River.
Demographics[]
Race | 2010 Census | 2000 Census |
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White | 97.20% | 98.18% |
African-American | 0.50% | 0.23% |
Native American | 0.20% | 0.20% |
Asian | 0.60% | 0.68% |
Hispaniards | 1.20% | 0.64% |
Multiracial | 1.30% | 0.76% |
Other | 0.20% | 0.14% |
Cities and towns (E) |
Cities (✝ means a county seat)
Acton • Augusta✝ • Bangor • Bath✝ • Belfast✝ • Biddeford • Caribou • Ellsworth✝ • Lewiston-Auburn✝ • Portland • Presque Isle • Saco • Sanford |