Wellington town, Maine
Wellington town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wellington town is a geographic entity located in Piscataquis County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 232. The land area covers 39.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 232 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 63.6 yrs | ±8.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 93 | ±25 | 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 | 247 | ±50 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 93 | ±25 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 154 | ±43 |
| Median Home Value | $133,700 | ±$29,901 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,519 | ±$3,876 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,628 | ±$8,326 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | ±10.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 27 | ±18 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±7.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 50 | ±30 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.7% | ±11.4% |
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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TOWN OF WELLINGTON
GUS Population: 232 (2024)
ID: 166298
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FIRST SELECTMAN/ASSESSOR
PO BOX 189, HARMONY ME 04942-0189
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GUS Population: 17,432 (2024)
ID: 193432
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
159 E MAIN ST, DOVER FOXCROFT ME 04426-1377
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Athens, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | North Anson, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dexter, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cornville, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Harmony, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Newport, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Newport, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Guilford, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Guilford, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Newport, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HARVEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 771 STATE HIGHWAY 150, PARKMAN, ME, 04443 |
(207) 876-3730
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GUILFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 4 LIBRARY STREET, GUILFORD, ME, 04443 |
(207) 876-4547
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BINGHAM UNION LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 297 MAIN STREET, BINGHAM, ME, 04920 |
(207) 672-3002
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HARTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 16 MILL STREET, HARTLAND, ME, 04943 |
(207) 938-4702
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ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 1 CHURCH STREET, DEXTER, ME, 04930 |
(207) 924-7292
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MONSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 35 GREENVILLE ROAD, MONSON, ME, 04464 |
(207) 997-3676
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COOLIDGE LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 17 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SOLON, ME, 04979 |
(207) 643-2562
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STEWART FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 8 LEVI STEWART DRIVE, CORINNA, ME, 04928 |
(207) 278-2454
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THOMPSON FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 186 EAST MAIN STREET, DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME, 04426 |
(207) 564-3350
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THOMPSON FREE LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 186 EAST MAIN STREET, DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME, 04427 |
(207) 564-3350
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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 HARMONY, ME US, located 9.2 miles from Wellington town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.6° | 2.9° | 16.3° | 3.17" | 17.1" |
| February | 32.2° | 3.1° | 17.7° | 2.64" | 20.3" |
| March | 41.3° | 14.3° | 27.8° | 3.37" | 16.0" |
| April | 54.2° | 28.3° | 41.3° | 3.79" | 4.4" |
| May | 67.2° | 40.5° | 53.9° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.7° | 50.4° | 63.1° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 55.6° | 68.5° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.2° | 53.5° | 66.9° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.8° | 45.2° | 59.0° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.3° | 34.6° | 46.9° | 4.92" | 0.4" |
| November | 46.3° | 24.7° | 35.5° | 3.95" | 4.5" |
| December | 34.8° | 12.7° | 23.8° | 3.86" | 16.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford CDP | CDP | 11.7 mi | — |
| Bingham CDP | CDP | 14.0 mi | — |
| Hartland CDP | CDP | 14.4 mi | — |
| Dexter CDP | CDP | 14.9 mi | — |
| Corinna CDP | CDP | 18.9 mi | — |
| Dover-Foxcroft CDP | CDP | 19.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2302181405. • 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.