Wales town, Maine
Wales town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wales town is a geographic entity located in Androscoggin County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,673. The land area covers 15.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,673 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs | ±4.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 663 | ±108 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 747 | ±124 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 663 | ±108 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 84 | ±48 |
| Median Home Value | $250,400 | ±$27,663 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,154 | ±$64 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,004 | ±$5,016 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,754 | ±$5,287 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | ±13.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 476 | ±272 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 804 | ±161 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.1% | ±21.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,656 (2024)
ID: 201867
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TREASURER
175 CENTRE RD, WALES ME 04280-3305
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GUS Population: 115,272 (2024)
ID: 166150
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
2 TURNER ST, UNIT 2, AUBURN ME 04210
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Wales | 09-12 | Wales, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Lewiston, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Auburn, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bowdoin, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bowdoinham, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Buckfield, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | Litchfield, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Durham, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Auburn, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Auburn, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bates College
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College | 7.7 mi away | 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME, 04240 |
2077866000
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JULIA ADAMS MORSE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 105 MAIN STREET, GREENE, ME, 04236 |
(207) 946-5544
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Maine College of Health Professions
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College | 8.4 mi away | 70 Middle Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240 |
2077952840
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CUMSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 796 MAIN STREET, MONMOUTH, ME, 04259 |
(207) 933-4788
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Central Maine Community College
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College | 8.7 mi away | 1250 Turner Street, Auburn, ME, 04210-6436 |
2077555100
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LEWISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 200 LISBON STREET, LEWISTON, ME, 04240 |
(207) 513-3004
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Bowdoin College
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College | 17.5 mi away | 255 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011 |
2077253000
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AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 49 SPRING STREET, AUBURN, ME, 04210 |
(207) 333-6640
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Capilo School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 18.2 mi away | 43 Bridge Street, Augusta, ME, 04330-0000 |
2076219941200
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LISBON LIBRARY DEPT
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 28 MAIN STREET, LISBON FALLS, ME, 04252 |
(207) 353-6564
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LEWISTON, ME US, located 8.4 miles from Wales town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4° | 11.6° | 20.0° | 3.28" | 19.4" |
| February | 31.6° | 13.7° | 22.6° | 3.24" | 17.3" |
| March | 40.3° | 22.6° | 31.4° | 3.53" | 12.3" |
| April | 52.9° | 34.8° | 43.9° | 4.04" | 2.9" |
| May | 65.3° | 46.0° | 55.6° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| June | 74.1° | 55.8° | 64.9° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.9° | 61.8° | 70.8° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.2° | 60.4° | 69.8° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.3° | 52.2° | 61.3° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.6° | 41.2° | 49.4° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| November | 45.0° | 31.4° | 38.2° | 3.94" | 1.6" |
| December | 34.2° | 20.4° | 27.3° | 4.18" | 11.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabattus CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Greene CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Lewiston city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Lisbon CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Lisbon Falls CDP | CDP | 9.8 mi | — |
| Auburn city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2300179585. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.