Fayston, Vermont

Fayston is a town located in Washington County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,141.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.5 km² (36.5 mi²). 94.5 km² (36.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 1,141 people, 484 households, and 312 families residing in the town. The population density is 12.1/km² (31.3/mi²). There are 900 housing units at an average density of 9.5/km² (24.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.25% White, 0.53% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 484 households out of which 30.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% are married couples living together, 6.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% are non-families. 25.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.85.

In the town the population is spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $53,472, and the median income for a family is $60,938. Males have a median income of $35,139 versus $26,852 for females. The per capita income for the town is $28,196. 5.5% of the population and 2.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.3% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.