Ellsworth, Maine

Ellsworth, Maine
Bridge over the Union River in downtown Ellsworth
Location of city of Ellsworth in the state of Maine
Ellsworth, Maine
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 44°32′35″N 68°25′13″W / 44.54306°N 68.42028°W / 44.54306; -68.42028
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyHancock
Settled1763
Incorporated (town)February 26, 1800
Incorporated (city)February 8, 1869
VillagesEllsworth Falls
North Ellsworth
West Ellsworth
Government
  City managerCharles Pearce
  Police ChiefTroy Bires
Area
  Total
93.92 sq mi (243.25 km2)
  Land79.29 sq mi (205.35 km2)
  Water14.63 sq mi (37.90 km2)
Elevation
108 ft (33 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
8,399
  Density105.93/sq mi (40.90/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04605
Area code207
FIPS code23-23200
GNIS feature ID0565863
Websiteellsworthmaine.gov

Ellsworth is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Maine, United States. The 2020 Census determined it had a population of 8,399. Named after United States Founding Father Oliver Ellsworth, it contains historic buildings and other points of interest, and is close to Acadia National Park.