Wesley, Maine

Wesley is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after John Wesley, founder of the English Methodist movement.^[2] The population was 122 at the 2020 census.^[3]

Wesley, Maine
Town
Wesley, Maine Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°55′8″N 67°38′27″W
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Washington
Area [1]
• Total	50.64 sq mi (131.16 km2)
• Land	49.88 sq mi (129.19 km2)
• Water	0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
Elevation	226 ft (69 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	122
• Density	2/sq mi (0.9/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	04686
Area code	207
FIPS code	23-81685
GNIS feature ID	0582800

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.64 square miles (131.16 km²), of which 49.88 square miles (129.19 km²) is land and 0.76 square miles (1.97 km²) is water.^[1]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wesley has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.^[4]

Roads

Wesley is at the intersection of state routes 9 and 192.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1840	255		—
1850	329		29.0%
1860	343		4.3%
1870	336		−2.0%
1880	245		−27.1%
1890	227		−7.3%
1900	198		−12.8%
1910	172		−13.1%
1920	146		−15.1%
1930	170		16.4%
1940	157		−7.6%
1950	149		−5.1%
1960	145		−2.7%
1970	110		−24.1%
1980	140		27.3%
1990	146		4.3%
2000	114		−21.9%
2010	98		−14.0%
2020	122		24.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010 census

As of the census^[6] of 2010, there were 98 people, 50 households, and 31 families living in the town. The population density was 2.0 inhabitants per square mile (0.8/km²). There were 202 housing units at an average density of 4.0 per square mile (1.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 1.0% Asian, and 2.0% from two or more races.

There were 50 households, of which 14.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.29.

The median age in the town was 54.5 years. 10.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.2% were from 25 to 44; 38.8% were from 45 to 64; and 31.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[7] of 2000, there were 114 people, 51 households, and 34 families living in the town. The population density was 2.3 people per square mile (0.9/km²). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 3.0 per square mile (1.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.37% White, 1.75% Native American, and 0.88% from two or more races.

There were 51 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,667, and the median income for a family was $20,833. Males had a median income of $21,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,314. There were 34.4% of families and 38.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 46.7% of under eighteens and 23.5% of those over 64.

References

1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
2. "Profile for Wesley, Maine". ePodunk. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
3. "Census - Geography Profile: Wesley town, Washington County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
4. Climate Summary for Wesley, Maine
5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

44°57′08″N 67°39′39″W