Fayston, Vermont

Fayston /ˈfeɪstən/ is a town in Washington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,353 at the 2010 census.

History

The town was chartered in 1788 and sold to a speculator. The town was organized in 1805. The Mad River Glen ski area, located in Fayston on Stark Mountain, was founded in 1947.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.5 square miles (94.5 km²), all land. The town is located in the Mad River valley and is south of Camel's Hump State Park. Fayston is located on Vermont Route 17. Burnt Rock Mountain is located in Fayston.

Demographics

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