Berkshire, Vermont facts for kids
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Berkshire, Vermont
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The West Berkshire School
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Location in Franklin County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Communities | Berkshire East Berkshire West Berkshire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.2 sq mi (109.4 km2) |
| • Land | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,547 |
| • Density | 37/sq mi (14.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-05425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462041 |
Berkshire is a small town in Vermont, a state in the northeastern United States. It is located in Franklin County, right next to the border with Canada. In 2020, about 1,547 people lived here. One of its communities is called East Berkshire.
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Geography of Berkshire
Where is Berkshire Located?
Berkshire is found in the northeastern part of Franklin County, Vermont. Its northern edge touches the border between the United States and Canada.
Land and Water in Berkshire
The town covers about 109.4 square kilometers (about 42.2 square miles) in total. Most of this area, about 108.8 square kilometers (42.0 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water. The Missisquoi River, which flows into Lake Champlain, passes through the southeastern part of the town.
Population and People in Berkshire
How Many People Live in Berkshire?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 172 | — | |
| 1810 | 918 | 433.7% | |
| 1820 | 831 | −9.5% | |
| 1830 | 1,308 | 57.4% | |
| 1840 | 1,818 | 39.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,955 | 7.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,890 | −3.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,609 | −14.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,596 | −0.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,421 | −11.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,326 | −6.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,286 | −3.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,299 | 1.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,234 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,156 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,063 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 965 | −9.2% | |
| 1970 | 931 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,116 | 19.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,190 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,388 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,692 | 21.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,547 | −8.6% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 1,547 people live in Berkshire. The population density is about 14.2 people per square kilometer (36.8 people per square mile).
Who Lives in Berkshire?
In 2000, there were 1,388 people living in Berkshire. Most residents were White. A small number of people identified as African American, Native American, or from two or more racial backgrounds. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
There were 495 households in the town. About 39% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.8 people.
Age Groups in Berkshire
The population in Berkshire is spread across different age groups. About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 9% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
Famous People from Berkshire
Many interesting people have come from Berkshire, Vermont. Here are a few:
- Lorenzo A. Babcock was a lawmaker and attorney general in Minnesota Territory.
- Silas Barber was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Sereno W. Graves was a politician.
- Henry Leavens was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Homer Elihu Royce served in the United States House of Representatives.
- Stephen Royce was a governor of Vermont.
- Horace Rublee was a journalist, newspaper editor, politician, and diplomat.
- Ray B. Thomas was a college athlete, coach, and an officer in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.
See also
In Spanish: Berkshire (Vermont) para niños
