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Wilton

Maine · 2,071 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 $36,250. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,600. Households here earn about 39% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,071
−10%since 2000
from 2,290 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+9%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,161 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,498
+15%since 2000
from $17,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+61%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,205)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian1%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,922)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(25)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other1.7%(36)
Diversity Score9.2%(191)
Diversity Score
9
+72%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, Maine?

Wilton, Maine has about 2,071 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilton, Maine?

The typical household in Wilton, Maine earns about $36,250 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 $117,600, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, Maine?

About 16.6% 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 14.4% 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 382 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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