Fayette town is located in Kennebec County Maine. Fayette town has a 2024 population of 1,260. Fayette town is currently growing at a rate of 1.86% annually and its population has increased by 8.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,166 in 2020.
The average household income in Fayette town is $79,265 with a poverty rate of 11.44%. The median age in Fayette town is 60.4 years: 59.3 years for males, and 61.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayette town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,241 | 95.31% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 600 | 2.17 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Married | 389 | 2.55 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Non Family | 168 | 1.05 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Female | 33 | 2.88 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Male | 10 | 3.7 | 40 | 60 |
2.53
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
87.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 1.3% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 9.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 214 | 19.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 231 | 21.45% |
| High School Graduate | 282 | 26.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.74% |
| Some College | 230 | 21.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,034 | 1,016 | 434 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Asian | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,964 | $0 | $29,922 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,712 | $0 | $74,583 |
| High School Graduate | $41,000 | $42,250 | $35,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $44,412 | $54,545 | $37,692 |
| Some College | $53,482 | $75,250 | $29,167 |
$44,412
Average Earnings
$54,545
Average Male
$37,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.61% of Fayette town residents speak only English, while 2.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,233 | 133 | 10.79% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 16 | 66.67% |
| Multiple | 46 | 12 | 26.09% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
11.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.29%
Male Poverty Rate
8.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette town is White, with 10.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.36% |
| High School | 17.38% |
| Some College | 8.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.02% |
| Female Employed | 3.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,000 | $94,250 |
| Households | $55,000 | $79,265 |
| Married Families | $74,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,891 | $37,893 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.1%
Male Marriage Rate
68.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
194
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175 | 16.31% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 65.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.67%
Born in Fayette town
97.31%
Native Born
2.69%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
97.31% of Fayette town residents were born in the United States, with 64.67% having been born in Maine. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,375 | 23 | 1.7% |
| 2028 | 1,352 | 23 | 1.73% |
| 2027 | 1,329 | 23 | 1.76% |
| 2026 | 1,306 | 23 | 1.79% |
| 2025 | 1,283 | 23 | 1.83% |
| 2024 | 1,260 | 23 | 1.86% |
| 2023 | 1,237 | 23 | 1.89% |
| 2022 | 1,214 | 20 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 1,194 | 28 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 1,166 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 1,164 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 1,161 | 8 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 1,153 | 8 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,145 | 11 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 1,134 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,134 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 1,130 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 1,136 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 1,138 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 1,141 | 0 | 0% |