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Fayette, Maine
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Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Incorporated | February 28, 1795 |
| Villages | Fayette North Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.51 sq mi (81.61 km2) |
| • Land | 29.17 sq mi (75.55 km2) |
| • Water | 2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,160 |
| • Density | 40/sq mi (15.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-24950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582475 |
| Website | fayettemaine.org |
Fayette is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,160 as of the 2020 census. A popular recreation spot in central Maine, Fayette is part of the Winthrop Lakes Region.
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History
Fayette was first settled as Sterling (or Starling) Plantation in 1781, and became incorporated as the town of Fayette on February 28, 1795. Other sources state that Starling Plantation was first settled in 1779 on 7,000 acres granted by the State of Massachusetts to "Robert Paige and associates." Further publishings indicate that one Asa Wiggin laid claim to clearing the first land in Starling Plantation in the year 1779. Fayette was named for the Marquis de Lafayette, the French nobleman who offered his services to the Americans during the Revolution. Kent Burying Ground, which was built in 1880, is located in Fayette.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.51 square miles (81.61 km2), of which 29.17 square miles (75.55 km2) is land and 2.34 square miles (6.06 km2) is water. Fayette is home to nine lakes and ponds, which are all popular sites for recreation.
| Name of Lake or Pond | Area in Acres | Adjoining Towns or Cities |
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| Basin Pond | 27 | None |
| Burgess Pond | 24 | None |
| David Pond | 284 | Chesterville |
| Echo Lake | 1185 | Mt. Vernon, Readfield |
| Hales Pond | 82 | None |
| Lovejoy Pond | 372 | Readfield, Wayne |
| Mosher Pond | 76 | None |
| Parker Pond | 1610 | Vienna |
| Tilton Pond | 114 | None |
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 532 | — | |
| 1810 | 804 | 51.1% | |
| 1820 | 824 | 2.5% | |
| 1830 | 1,049 | 27.3% | |
| 1840 | 1,016 | −3.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,085 | 6.8% | |
| 1860 | 910 | −16.1% | |
| 1870 | 900 | −1.1% | |
| 1880 | 765 | −15.0% | |
| 1890 | 649 | −15.2% | |
| 1900 | 560 | −13.7% | |
| 1910 | 533 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 523 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 396 | −24.3% | |
| 1940 | 438 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 397 | −9.4% | |
| 1960 | 328 | −17.4% | |
| 1970 | 447 | 36.3% | |
| 1980 | 812 | 81.7% | |
| 1990 | 855 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,040 | 21.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,140 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,160 | 1.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,140 people, 491 households, and 330 families living in the town. The population density was 39.1 inhabitants per square mile (15.1/km2). There were 813 housing units at an average density of 27.9 per square mile (10.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 491 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.75.
The median age in the town was 48 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 40.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Education
Fayette Central School is located in Fayette. Michael Cormier is the Superintendent of Schools. Fayette Central School received an A in Governor Lepage's Maine DOE Report Cards in 2014. Children who live in Fayette attend Fayette Central School through grade 5 and are sent to either Spruce Mountain, Winthrop, or Maranacook school districts on tuition for secondary education.
See also
In Spanish: Fayette (Maine) para niños
