Fayette, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fulton |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| - Land | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,340 |
| - Density | 1,469.1/sq mi (567.2/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 43521 |
| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-26768[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064644[1] |
Fayette is a village in Fulton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,340 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Fayette is located at (41.674579, -84.327924)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.4 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,340 people, 541 households, and 360 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,469.1 people per square mile (568.5/km²). There were 569 housing units at an average density of 623.8/sq mi (241.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.48% White, 0.15% African American, 0.30% Native American, 3.58% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.51% of the population.
There are 541 households out of which 34.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $32,115, and the median income for a family was $39,196. Males had a median income of $29,950 versus $23,077 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,265. 9.7% of the population and 7.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
[edit] Attractions
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Located outside of the village of Fayette is Harrison Lake State Park. In addition, located on Main Street is the historic Fayette Opera House. The Opera House hosts a variety of events, including school plays, small concerts, speaking events, and the annual Reed Organ Festival. Every August, Fayette is Host to the Fayette Bullthisle Fest and the end of September is the Fayette Fall Fest.
[edit] Events
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The annual Bullthistle Festival takes place in Fayette on the first Saturday of August. The event consists of a parade, activities, food, entertainment, and the annual S.A.K. basketball tournament at the community park. An evening fireworks display at Harrison Lake State Park ends the festival every year.
The annual Fall Festival also takes place in Fayette, along historic Main Street. The annual festival also consists of activities, entertainment, and food, as well as craft vendors from around the area. The Fall Festival takes place on the last Saturday of September.
[edit] References
- ^ a b US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
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