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Population in July 2008: 1,178. Population change since 2000: +13.3%
 

Males: 592  (50.3%)
Females: 586  (49.7%)

Median resident age:  40.5 years
Maine median age:  38.6 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $48,346 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Fayette:  $48,346
Maine:  $45,888

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,482
Fayette:  $22,482
Maine:  $24,977

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $153,767 (it was $89,600 in 2000)
Fayette:  $153,767
Maine:  $176,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $168,127; Detached houses: $183,709; Townhouses or other attached units: $231,932; In 2-unit structures: $187,319; Mobile homes: $50,543
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Races in Fayette:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Fayette: 91.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (26.4%), French Canadian (12.6%), Irish (12.2%), United States (11.3%), French (10.1%), German (9.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/28/1795

Elevation: 320 feet

Land area: 29.2 square miles.

Population density: 40 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Fayette

  • High school or higher: 87.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fayette town

  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 62.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

12 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.2%
Maine:  2.9%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Fayette, Maine in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Fayette to the number of sex offenders is 393 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Fayette:  1.8% ($1,632)
Maine:  1.5% ($1,417)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (53.9 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (154.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (314.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Livermore Falls, ME (2.3 miles ), Wayne, ME (2.4 miles ), Mount Vernon, ME (2.4 miles ), Livermore Falls, ME (2.6 miles ), Readfield, ME (2.6 miles ), Chisholm, ME (2.7 miles ), Vienna, ME (2.8 miles ), Livermore, ME (2.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 6 buildings, average cost: $42,600
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $58,900
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $59,700
  • 2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $83,900
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $62,100
  • 2002: 16 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2003: 19 buildings, average cost: $93,000
  • 2004: 24 buildings, average cost: $136,200
  • 2005: 20 buildings, average cost: $113,800
  • 2006: 18 buildings, average cost: $125,500
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $131,800
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $113,000

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Latitude: 44.43 N, Longitude: 70.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  10.1%
Maine:  8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Paper (19%)
  • Construction (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Health care (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Truck transportation (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (22%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (3%)
  • Computer and electronic products (3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Electricians (3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)



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Fayette-area historical tornado activity is above Maine state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/31/1971, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 4.7 miles away from the Fayette town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/31/1971, a category 2 tornado 6.7 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Fayette-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Maine state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.9 miles away from Fayette center
On 10/3/2006 at 00:07:38, a magnitude 4.3 (3.8 MB, 3.8 MW, 4.3 LG, Depth: 4.0 mi) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 27.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/17/2000 at 08:16:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 10.1 mi) earthquake occurred 20.9 miles away from Fayette center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 66.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/3/2000 at 21:05:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 9.8 miles away from Fayette center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Fayette:
  • AUGUSTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (about 14 miles; AUGUSTA, ME)
  • FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; FARMINGTON, ME)
  • INLAND HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; WATERVILLE, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in Fayette, ME

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fayette:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 14 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,172)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 16 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 53 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 53 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 69 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 81 miles; ORONO, ME; FT enrollment: 8,590)
  • PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 92 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; FT enrollment: 3,542)
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Notable locations in Fayette: Camp Winnebago (A), East Livermore Campgrounds (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Kent Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Basin Pond (A), Burgess Pond (B), Tilton Pond (C), Cranberry Pond (D), David Pond (E), Mosher Pond (F), Hales Pond (G), Echo Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Fayette and their reported violations in the past:

FAYETTE CENTRAL SCHOOL (Population served: 96, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
FAYETTE FAMILY CAMPGROUND (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-20-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-20-2001), St Compliance achieved (NOV-01-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between JUN-25-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In MAY-2002, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-24-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-24-2002), St Compliance achieved (JAN-23-2006)
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
  • 18 regular monitoring violations
Drinking water stations with addresses in Fayette that have no violations reported:
  • CAMP WINNEBAGO (Population served: 150, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Maine:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.2%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.8%
Whole state:  7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  9.4%
Whole state:  10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  4.2%
Whole state:  4.1%

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Fayette compared to Maine state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (69%)
  • Wood (24%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)


Religion statistics for Fayette

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal ChurchUnited Church of Christ
Adherents59.6%9.4%6.9%5.4%3.8%
Congregations13.4%14.3%20.5%5.4%8.0%
NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChurch of the NazareneConservative Baptist Association of AmericaOther religions
Adherents2.4%1.6%1.6%1.4%8.0%
Congregations1.8%0.9%3.6%2.7%29.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


5.99% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,721 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.99%
Maine average:  6.39%

0.14% of residents moved from foreign countries ($253 average AGI)
Kennebec County:  0.14%
Maine average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Somerset County, ME  0.77% ($26,873 average AGI)
from Androscoggin County, ME  0.64% ($32,593)
from Cumberland County, ME  0.58% ($36,300)


6.01% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,476 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.01%
Maine average:  6.44%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($211 average AGI)
Kennebec County:  0.07%
Maine average:  0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Somerset County, ME  0.81% ($29,363 average AGI)
to Cumberland County, ME  0.62% ($32,672)
to Androscoggin County, ME  0.50% ($29,339)


Strongest AM radio stations in Fayette:
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMDR (1340 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEZW (1400 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fayette:
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WABK-FM (104.3 FM; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKCG (101.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKTJ-FM (99.3 FM; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Fayette:
  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • W21BI (Channel 21; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFYW-LP (Channel 69; FAIRFIELD/WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)


Fayette fatal accident list:
Jun 25, 1990 06:00 AM, 17, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 26, 1990 06:00 AM, South Road, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total costs: $140,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,915
Total average daily truck traffic: 153
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 2,873

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • Baldwin Hill Rd 1 1/2 Mi S Rt 17, Call Sign: KCC579, Licensee ID: L00015362
    Assigned Frequencies : 47.2200 MHz, 47.3400 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/06/2005, Expiration Date: 05/01/2015
    Registrant: State Of Maine, Station 16, Augusta, ME 04333, Phone: (207) 287-3426
  • Baldwin Hill Rd 1 1/2 Mi S Rt 17, Call Sign: KCD53, Licensee ID: L00015362
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.400 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/06/2005, Expiration Date: 05/01/2015
    Registrant: State Of Maine, State House Station 16, Augusta, ME 04333, Phone: (207) 287-3426
  • FAYETTE, Baldwin Hill Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 50 m, Overall height: 56 m, Call Sign: WPZZ269
    Assigned Frequencies : 457.400 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/13/2004, Expiration Date: 04/13/2014, Certifier: William Plante
    Registrant: State Of Maine, Department Of Transportation, State House Station 16, Augusta, ME 04333, Phone: (207) 287-3426, Fax: (207) 287-6218

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: KI1C, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00525935
    Grant Date: 06/03/2002, Expiration Date: 08/04/2012, Certifier: Malcolm E Davenport
    Registrant: Malcolm E Davenport, 124 Gile Rd, Fayette, ME 04349
  • Call Sign: AA1XD, Previous Call Sign: KB1EDI, Licensee ID: L00217284
    Grant Date: 03/10/2009, Expiration Date: 05/27/2019, Certifier: Gene K Giddings
    Registrant: Gene K Giddings, 287 East Road, Fayette, ME 04349
  • Call Sign: KB1JDN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00606951
    Grant Date: 12/12/2002, Expiration Date: 12/12/2012, Certifier: Sally K Landry
    Registrant: Sally K Landry, 287 East Rd., Fayette, ME 04349
  • Call Sign: KB1JRC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00659606
    Grant Date: 03/24/2003, Expiration Date: 03/24/2013, Certifier: Justin Landry
    Registrant: Justin J Landry, 287 East Rd., Fayette, ME 04349
  • Call Sign: KB1SAX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01477999
    Grant Date: 03/26/2009, Expiration Date: 03/26/2019, Certifier: Theodore A Coolidge
    Registrant: Theodore A Coolidge, 118 David Pond Rd, Fayette, ME 04349


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7811E , Serial Number: 17611, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/1959
    Registrant (Individual): Eugene K Giddings, 287 East Rd, Fayette, ME 04349


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 12

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