Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Seal
Settled: 1724 – Incorporated: 1775
Zip Code(s): 02667 – Area Code(s): 508 / 774
Official website: http://www.wellfleetma.org/
Location
Location in Massachusetts
Government
County	Barnstable County
Form of Government	Open town meeting
Executive office	Town Administrator
Geography
Area
Total	35.4 mi² / 91.6 km²
Land	19.8 mi² / 51.4 km²
Water	15.5 mi² / 40.2 km²
Coordinates	41°56′15″ N 70°02′00″ W
Elevation	50 ft / 15 m
Time zone	Eastern (UTC-5)
Summer (DST)	Eastern (UTC-4)
Population
Total (2000)	2749
Density	138.6 mi² / 53.5/km²

Wellfleet is a town located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Located halfway between the "tip" and "elbow" of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the town of Wellfleet occupies 35.4 square miles (91.6 km²), and has a year-round population of approximately 2,750 [2000 US Census] (which swells nearly sixfold during the summer). Nearly half of the land area of Wellfleet is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore and a total of 70% of the town's land area is in some form of protection, in addition to the land owned by the national seashore large tracks owned by the town, the conservation commision and the Autoban socity. Wellfleet is famous for its eponymous oysters and cranberries. Additionally the town has the second greatest concentration of art gallaries on cape cod, being beat olny by Proviencetown. Image File history File links Wellfleet,_MA_Seal. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq. ... 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History

Wellfleet was incorporated in 1763, but was discovered by Europeans as early as 1606, when the French explorer Samuel de Champlain explored and named it "Port Aux Huitres" (Oyster Port) for the bountiful oyster population resident to the area. Wellfleet originally developed as part of neighboring Eastham, achieving town status after nearly 30 years of petitioning. 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Samuel de Champlain by Théophile Hamel (1870) Samuel de Champlain (3 July 1567 – 25 December 1635) was a French geographer, draftsman, explorer and founder of Quebec City, Quebec. ... Eastham is a town located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ...

Despite Wellfleet's obvious oyster riches, it was mainly a whaling town in the years before the American Revolution. This was primarily the result of an unknown pathogen's wiping out much of Wellfleet's oyster beds. During the Revolution, Wellfleet's harbor was blockaded, forcing the residents to take up commercial fishing.

With the construction of the Chequesset Inn in the late 1800s which has long since burnt down, Wellfleet developed the tourist industry it enjoys today. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy created the Cape Cod National Seashore, which encompasses much of the eastern Cape's beaches, including those on the Atlantic side of Wellfleet. These beaches are available to the public, with parking at the Marconi Site. Wellfleet also has several town-owned beaches. Downtown Wellfleet is located on the inner side, near Wellfleet Harbor. It remains an active fishing and oystering center today. John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to as John F. Kennedy, JFK or Jack Kennedy, was the 35th President of the United States. ... The Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS), created on August 7th, 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, encompasses 43,500 acres (176 km²) of ponds, woods and beachfront on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 91.6 km² (35.4 mi²). 51.4 km² (19.8 mi²) of it is land and 40.2 km² (15.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 43.89% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 2,749 people, 1,301 households, and 724 families residing in the town. The population density was 53.5/km² (138.6/mi²). There were 3,998 housing units at an average density of 77.8/km² (201.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.58% White, 0.95% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 1,301 households out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.75. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which generally forms the foundation of a family. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 17.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,558, and the median income for a family was $50,990. Males had a median income of $38,100 versus $35,964 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,712. 7.5% of the population and 5.7% of families were below the poverty line. 9.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

External links

• Town of Wellfleet official website
• Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce tourist information

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