Ellsworth, Maine

Ellsworth, Maine
Bridge over the Union River in downtown Ellsworth
Location of city of Ellsworth in the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°35′03″N 68°32′43″W / 44.58417°N 68.54528°W / 44.58417; -68.54528
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
Area
 • Total
93.92 sq mi (243.25 km2)
 • Land79.29 sq mi (205.35 km2)
 • Water14.63 sq mi (37.90 km2)
Elevation
302 ft (92 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,399
 • Density106/sq mi (40.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04605
Area code207
FIPS code23-23200
GNIS feature ID582465
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.