Wayne, Maine
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Wayne is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,112.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 66.3 km² (25.6 mi²). 49.8 km² (19.2 mi²) of it is land and 16.5 km² (6.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 24.95% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,112 people, 465 households, and 330 families residing in the town. The population density is 22.3/km² (57.8/mi²). There are 753 housing units at an average density of 15.1/km² (39.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.56% White, 0.27% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 0.18% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 465 households out of which 30.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% are married couples living together, 6.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% are non-families. 22.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $45,625, and the median income for a family is $54,632. Males have a median income of $40,625 versus $29,659 for females. The per capita income for the town is $26,015. 5.9% of the population and 3.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.