Wayne, Maine facts for kids
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Wayne, 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 |
| Villages | Wayne North Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.63 sq mi (66.38 km2) |
| • Land | 19.26 sq mi (49.88 km2) |
| • Water | 6.37 sq mi (16.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,129 |
| • Density | 59/sq mi (22.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
04284 (Wayne)
04265 (North Monmouth) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-80880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582796 |
Wayne is a small town located in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. It's part of the wider Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta areas. In 2020, about 1,129 people lived here.
The town got its name from Anthony Wayne, a famous general from the American Revolutionary War. During the summer, Wayne is home to Camp Androscoggin, a popular summer camp. It's also a great spot for outdoor fun, being part of the beautiful Winthrop Lakes Region.
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Geography of Wayne, Maine
Wayne covers a total area of about 25.63 square miles (66.38 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 19.26 square miles (49.88 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.37 square miles (16.50 square kilometers), is water.
The Androscoggin Yacht Club is located in Wayne. It sits right on Androscoggin Lake, near a road called Morrison Heights.
Population and People in Wayne
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 500 | — | |
| 1810 | 819 | 63.8% | |
| 1820 | 1,051 | 28.3% | |
| 1830 | 1,153 | 9.7% | |
| 1840 | 1,201 | 4.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,367 | 13.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,194 | −12.7% | |
| 1870 | 938 | −21.4% | |
| 1880 | 950 | 1.3% | |
| 1890 | 775 | −18.4% | |
| 1900 | 707 | −8.8% | |
| 1910 | 595 | −15.8% | |
| 1920 | 458 | −23.0% | |
| 1930 | 464 | 1.3% | |
| 1940 | 463 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 459 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 498 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 577 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 680 | 17.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,029 | 51.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,112 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,189 | 6.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,129 | −5.0% | |
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Wayne's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Wayne had 1,189 people living in 514 households. About 358 of these were families. The town had about 61.7 people per square mile.
There were 848 housing units in total. Most people living in Wayne were White (98.9%).
About 24.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (58.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.31 people, and the average family had 2.68 people.
The average age in Wayne was 49.1 years. About 19.3% of residents were under 18. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest group, at 40.6%. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Famous People from Wayne
- T. Brigham Bishop (1835–1905): He was an American composer who wrote popular music.
- John Emory Bryant: He was a veteran of the Union Army during the Civil War. He also worked for the Freedman Bureau in Georgia, helped organize the Republican Party, and supported the temperance movement.
- Annie Louise Cary (1842–1921): A very popular American singer.
- Allen P. Lovejoy: He was a politician from Wisconsin.
- Robert B. Charles: An American lawyer and military officer.
