Bolton, Vermont facts for kids
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Bolton, Vermont
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A view of Bolton Valley
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Location in Chittenden County and the state of Vermont
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 Bolton, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden |
| Communities | Bolton Bolton Valley West Bolton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km2) |
| • Land | 42.2 sq mi (109.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,301 |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (11.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-06550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462045 |
Bolton is a small town in Chittenden County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,300 people lived here. Bolton is well-known for Bolton Valley, a popular place to go skiing and snowboarding.
A main road, U.S. Route 2, runs through the town. It follows the north side of the Winooski River. Another big highway, Interstate 89, also goes through Bolton. However, there is no exit or entrance for it in town.
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Exploring Bolton's Geography
Bolton is located in the eastern part of Chittenden County. It shares a border with Washington County to the east. The tall Green Mountains stretch from north to south through the eastern side of the town. The Winooski River flows from east to west, cutting through these mountains.
How Big is Bolton?
The town of Bolton covers about 110 square kilometers (about 42 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.7 square kilometers, is water. Bolton is mostly a rural area, meaning it has a lot of open land and nature.
Main Areas of Bolton
Bolton has a few important areas:
- Bolton proper is the main part of town. It sits in the Winooski River valley, on the north side of the river.
- West Bolton is in the northwestern corner of the town. You can usually get there from the nearby town of Jericho.
- A narrow strip of land, called "the back side of the river," is south of the Winooski River. You can only reach this area by roads through the towns of Richmond and Duxbury.
- A small number of people live near the Bolton Valley ski area. This area is in the northeastern part of town.
The Long Trail, a famous hiking path, also goes through Bolton. It connects Camel's Hump to Mount Mansfield.
Learning in Bolton: Schools and Education
Bolton has its own school for younger students. The Ellen P. Smilie Memorial School teaches children from pre-kindergarten up to fourth grade.
History of Smilie Memorial School
The school is named after Ellen Pinneo. She was born in Bolton in 1849. She went to the Pinneo Flats School, which was later destroyed by a big flood in 1927. Ellen later married Melville Smilie. She lived in Montpelier for many years until she passed away in 1933.
After the flood, Ellen donated money to help rebuild a school in Pinneo Flats. In her will, she left even more money to the Memorial School. When the I-89 highway was built, it cut off access to the old Memorial School. So, it was taken down. In 1960, part of the current school building was built. In 1999, a large new section was added. This addition included five new classrooms and a big gym. A final gift helped make the library bigger and add more books. The school works closely with families and the town.
Mount Mansfield Modified Union School District
On November 4, 2014, the towns of Bolton, Jericho, Richmond, Underhill ID, and Underhill Town voted. They decided to create a new school district. It is called the Mount Mansfield Modified Union School District, or MMMUSD.
This new district helps and manages several schools. These include Smilie Memorial School in Bolton, Jericho Elementary, Richmond Elementary, and others. It also includes Browns River Middle, Camels Hump Middle, and Mount Mansfield Union High Schools. Students from Huntington in grades 5-12 also attend schools in this district.
Bolton's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 88 | — | |
| 1800 | 219 | 148.9% | |
| 1810 | 249 | 13.7% | |
| 1820 | 306 | 22.9% | |
| 1830 | 452 | 47.7% | |
| 1840 | 470 | 4.0% | |
| 1850 | 602 | 28.1% | |
| 1860 | 645 | 7.1% | |
| 1870 | 711 | 10.2% | |
| 1880 | 674 | −5.2% | |
| 1890 | 547 | −18.8% | |
| 1900 | 486 | −11.2% | |
| 1910 | 469 | −3.5% | |
| 1920 | 390 | −16.8% | |
| 1930 | 325 | −16.7% | |
| 1940 | 287 | −11.7% | |
| 1950 | 301 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 237 | −21.3% | |
| 1970 | 427 | 80.2% | |
| 1980 | 715 | 67.4% | |
| 1990 | 971 | 35.8% | |
| 2000 | 971 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,182 | 21.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,301 | 10.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Bolton has changed a lot over the years. In 1790, only 88 people lived there. By 2020, the number grew to 1,301 people.
Who Lives in Bolton?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 971 people living in Bolton. Most residents were White (98.15%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. A very small percentage (0.31%) were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 368 households in the town. About 40.8% of these households had children under 18 living there. Most households (57.9%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.64 people.
The average income for a household in Bolton was about $49,625 per year. For families, the average income was around $55,486. Only a small number of families (3.6%) and people (5.3%) lived below the poverty line. This included 7.7% of those under 18 years old.
Famous People from Bolton
- Alison Bechdel, a well-known cartoonist.
See also
In Spanish: Bolton (Vermont) para niños
