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Ellsworth, Maine

Introduction to Ellsworth, Maine

Ellsworth, Maine, in Hancock county, is 109 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 201 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 6,456 residents in the city.

Ellsworth History

Ellsworth was originally inhabited by the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Indians. The city was first settled in by Europeans in the early 17th century. The area was highly affected by the French and Indian War. It was permanently settled in in 1763 by the English. It was first incorporated in 1798 as Sumner. It was renamed Ellsworth in 1800. The city was named after Oliver Ellsworth, the 3rd Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. It became the county seat of Hancock County in 1838.

Ellsworth and nearby Attractions

  • Ellsworth Shopping Center
  • Acadia National Park
  • Colonel Black Mansion
  • Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary
  • New England Museum of Telephony
  • Birdsacre Wildlife Sanctuary

Things To Do In Ellsworth

One can visit the Hancock County Law Library, the New England Museum of Telephony and the Colonel Black Mansion while in the city to learn more about the region’s history. The Jesse Beach and the Hales Beach offer several recreational facilities. The Ellsworth Waterford Park and Marina, the Birdsacre Wildlife Sanctuary and the Stanwood Homestead Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary are popular local tourist destinations.

Ellsworth Transportation

Bangor International is the nearest major airport.

Ellsworth Higher Education

The University of Maine, the University of Maine at Farmington and Saint Joseph’s College offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Ellsworth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

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Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Ellsworth Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Ellsworth, ME

Comparing Ellsworth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population810
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men48
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone69
Affordability of Property Taxes64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime21

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