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Wilton, ME
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Maine.
Population
1,687
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
412
ZIP codes
0
Wilton and its ZIP codes
Wilton at a glance
- Wilton is about 9.2 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,177, 36% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,200 (44% below Maine) and median rent is $605 a month.
Local data for Wilton, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilton, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,177
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$166,200
Median rent
$605/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
31.7%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (217), French Americans (167), Scottish Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Wilton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,187
10,512 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,725
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$248M
FY 2026, $8,421 per person
How people get to work
Wilton, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilton, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
879
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
91
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 6°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilton, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Wilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4 |
| ChisholmCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Livermore FallsCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| DixfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| MexicoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| RumfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.9 |
| AnsonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.4 |
| NorridgewockCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 11.1 |
| TurnerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| WinthropCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.5 |
| North AnsonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| KingfieldCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.6 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.4 |
| SkowheganCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 13.4 |
| GreeneCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilton, ME in?
- Wilton is in Franklin County, Maine.
- What is the population of Wilton, ME?
- About 1,687 people live in Wilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilton?
- Nearby places include Farmington (6.8 mi), Chisholm (7.5 mi), Livermore Falls (9.1 mi), Dixfield (11 mi), Mexico (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023