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Bloomfield, Vermont
Town
Bloomfield, Vermont Old Town Hall.jpg
Location in Essex County and the state of Vermont.
Location in Essex County and the state of Vermont.
Location of Vermont with the U.S.A.
Location of Vermont with the U.S.A.
Country United States
State Vermont
County Essex
Area
 • Total 40.5 sq mi (105.0 km2)
 • Land 40.3 sq mi (104.4 km2)
 • Water 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation
1,804 ft (550 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 217
 • Density 5/sq mi (2.1/km2)
 • Households
101
 • Families
75
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05905
Area code(s) 802
FIPS code 50-009-06325
GNIS feature ID 1462044

Bloomfield is a small town located in Essex County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 217 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes Berlin, New Hampshire, and parts of Vermont.

History of Bloomfield

Bloomfield has an interesting past.

  • In 1830, the town's name was officially changed from "Minehead" to "Bloomfield." This change was made by the state's General Assembly.
  • Later, in 1849, the Nulhegan Mill was built. This mill created many new jobs and helped the town's population grow.

Geography of Bloomfield

Bloomfield is located in the northeastern part of Essex County.

The main settlement of Bloomfield is in the southern part of the town. It's where the Nulhegan River flows into the Connecticut River. A bridge connects Bloomfield to the village of North Stratford, New Hampshire.

Roads in Bloomfield

  • Vermont Route 102 runs along the Connecticut River on the southeastern side of town. It goes northeast about 13 miles to Colebrook, New Hampshire. It also goes south about 15 miles to Guildhall, Vermont.
  • Vermont Route 105 heads west from Bloomfield, following the Nulhegan River. It leads about 16 miles to Island Pond.

Land and Water

The United States Census Bureau says that Bloomfield covers a total area of about 105 square kilometers (about 40.5 square miles).

  • Most of this area, about 104.4 square kilometers (40.3 square miles), is land.
  • Only a small part, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
  • The highest point in Bloomfield is about 2,470 feet high, found along the town's northeast border.
  • Even though much of the town is at a high elevation, most people live closer to the river where the land is lower.

Climate in Bloomfield

Bloomfield can get very cold!

  • A weather station operated in the town from 1906 to 1968. It was located near Lyman Falls, by the Connecticut River.
  • On December 30, 1933, Bloomfield set a record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in New England. It dropped to an amazing -50 degrees Fahrenheit (-46 degrees Celsius)!
  • This record was only tied once, in 2009, by a small station in Maine.
Climate data for Bloomfield (1906–1968); elevation 940 feet
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 62
(17)		 68
(20)		 78
(26)		 87
(31)		 96
(36)		 25
(−4)		 98
(37)		 97
(36)		 98
(37)		 88
(31)		 75
(24)		 62
(17)		 98
(37)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 27
(−3)		 29
(−2)		 39
(4)		 52
(11)		 66
(19)		 76
(24)		 80
(27)		 78
(26)		 70
(21)		 59
(15)		 43
(6)		 30
(−1)		 55
(13)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 3
(−16)		 3
(−16)		 14
(−10)		 28
(−2)		 38
(3)		 48
(9)		 53
(12)		 51
(11)		 44
(7)		 34
(1)		 24
(−4)		 10
(−12)		 29
(−2)
Record low °F (°C) −44
(−42)		 −45
(−43)		 −32
(−36)		 −12
(−24)		 14
(−10)		 — 30
(−1)		 23
(−5)		 20
(−7)		 6
(−14)		 −15
(−26)		 −50
(−46)		 −50
(−46)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.3
(58)		 2.0
(51)		 2.2
(56)		 2.9
(74)		 3.2
(81)		 4.0
(100)		 4.1
(100)		 3.9
(99)		 3.7
(94)		 3.5
(89)		 3.2
(81)		 2.5
(64)		 37.8
(960)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 23.0
(58)		 20.6
(52)		 15.0
(38)		 5.1
(13)		 0.4
(1.0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 1.3
(3.3)		 8.7
(22)		 18.3
(46)		 92.4
(233.3)
Source: Desert Research Institute

People of Bloomfield

Here's a look at the population changes and other facts about the people living in Bloomfield.

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1800 27 —
1810 144 433.3%
1820 132 −8.3%
1830 150 13.6%
1840 179 19.3%
1850 244 36.3%
1860 320 31.1%
1870 455 42.2%
1880 627 37.8%
1890 827 31.9%
1900 504 −39.1%
1910 496 −1.6%
1920 382 −23.0%
1930 417 9.2%
1940 326 −21.8%
1950 291 −10.7%
1960 212 −27.1%
1970 196 −7.5%
1980 188 −4.1%
1990 253 34.6%
2000 261 3.2%
2010 221 −15.3%
2020 217 −1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2000

According to the 2000 census:

  • There were 261 people living in Bloomfield.
  • These people lived in 101 households, and 75 of these were families.
  • Most residents (about 95.4%) were White. There were also Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races.

Households and Families

  • About 34.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
  • Most households (61.4%) were married couples living together.
  • About 23.8% of households were single people living alone. Of these, 13.9% were people aged 65 or older.
  • The average household had about 2.58 people, and the average family had about 3.03 people.

Age and Income

  • About 27.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • The median age (the middle age of all people) was 39 years old.
  • The median income for a household was $33,500. This means half of the households earned more, and half earned less.
  • The median income for families was $39,167.

See also

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