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Wilton

Maine · 2,290 residents · 4.092 sq mi
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Wilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,161. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $62,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,290
−7%since 1990
from 2,453 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
560 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 599 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+13%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,161
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,366 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,804
+49%since 1990
from $11,925 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−12%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(64)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,205)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian1%(23)
Diversity Score5.4%(123)
Diversity Score
5
+105%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, Maine?

Wilton, Maine has about 2,290 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilton, Maine?

The typical household in Wilton, Maine earns about $31,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilton, Maine expensive?

In Wilton, Maine, the median home is worth about $62,800, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, Maine?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wilton, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilton, Maine?

About 14.6% of people in Wilton, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilton, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilton, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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