Athens, Vermont facts for kids
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Athens, Vermont
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 Athens, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.1 sq mi (33.9 km2) |
| • Land | 13.0 sq mi (33.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
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| • Total | 380 |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05143 (Athens)
05146 (Grafton) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-01900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462028 |
Athens (/ˈæθɪnz/ ATH-inz or /ˈeɪθɪnz/ AY-thinz) is a small town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. It is a quiet, rural place. In 2020, about 380 people lived here.
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Geography of Athens
Where is Athens, Vermont?
Athens is located in Vermont, a state in the northeastern United States. It is part of Windham County. The town is known for its natural beauty.
How big is Athens?
The town of Athens covers about 13.1 square miles (33.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, around 13.0 square miles (33.8 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Athens
How many people live in Athens?
The number of people living in Athens has changed over time. In 2020, the population was 380 people. This means it is a very small community.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 450 | — | |
| 1800 | 459 | 2.0% | |
| 1810 | 478 | 4.1% | |
| 1820 | 507 | 6.1% | |
| 1830 | 415 | −18.1% | |
| 1840 | 378 | −8.9% | |
| 1850 | 359 | −5.0% | |
| 1860 | 382 | 6.4% | |
| 1870 | 295 | −22.8% | |
| 1880 | 284 | −3.7% | |
| 1890 | 205 | −27.8% | |
| 1900 | 180 | −12.2% | |
| 1910 | 201 | 11.7% | |
| 1920 | 123 | −38.8% | |
| 1930 | 132 | 7.3% | |
| 1940 | 136 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 139 | 2.2% | |
| 1960 | 142 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 159 | 12.0% | |
| 1980 | 250 | 57.2% | |
| 1990 | 313 | 25.2% | |
| 2000 | 340 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 442 | 30.0% | |
| 2020 | 380 | −14.0% | |
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Who lives in Athens?
According to the 2010 census, there were 442 people living in Athens. Most residents were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races.
The population included people of all ages. About 22.4% were under 18 years old. About 12.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Athens was 40 years old.
Notable People from Athens
Who is James McMillan Shafter?
- James McMillan Shafter was a famous person from Athens. He was a jurist and a legislator. This means he worked as a judge and helped make laws.
Athens on TV
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Athens
Athens was featured on the TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The show built a new house for the Vitale family. This happened in September 2007. The episode aired on December 9, 2007, on the ABC channel.
The Vitale family had two sons. Their youngest son, Louie Angelo Jr., had special needs from birth. The show transformed their home to make it easier for him to move around. It made the house accessible for someone using a wheelchair.
See also
In Spanish: Athens (Vermont) para niños
