4,123 people, 1,667 households, and 1,148 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,882 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.45% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population. There were 1,667 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.94. In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males. The median income for a household in the town was $34,563, and the median income for a family was $42,679. Males had a median income of $32,175 versus $20,300 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,702. About 5.6% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. Education There are two public elementary schools in Wilton: the Gerald D. Cushing School, for grades K–1, and the Academy Hill School, for grades 2–5. Total student population is approximately 300. They are part of RSU 9. Notable people David Chamberlain, cross-country skier Kathy Lynn Emerson, writer Ray Lamontagne, singer L. Brooks Leavitt, investment banker, antiquarian book collector Tom Saviello, state legislator Alpheus Beede Stickney, railway president References External links Wilton, Maine's Directory Website Town of Wilton, Maine Wilton Free Public Library Wilton Farm & Home Museum Wilton Blueberry Festival Woodland Wanderers Snowmobile Club Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Towns in Franklin County, Maine