Braintree, Vermont facts for kids
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Braintree, Vermont
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Braintree Meeting House, Braintree, Vermont
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Located in Orange County, Vermont
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Location of Vermont with the U.S.A.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Chartered | 1781 (Vermont) |
| Communities | Braintree Hill East Braintree West Braintree |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.3 sq mi (99.3 km2) |
| • Land | 38.3 sq mi (99.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 777 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,207 |
| • Density | 32/sq mi (12.2/km2) |
| • Households | 482 |
| • Families | 325 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05060 (Braintree)
05669 (West Braintree) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-07600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462047 |
| Website | braintreevt.com |
Braintree is a small town located in Orange County, Vermont, in the United States. It was officially started on August 1, 1781. In 2020, about 1,207 people lived here. Braintree is made up of several smaller communities like Braintree Center, Braintree Hill, East Braintree, West Braintree, Peth, and Snowsville.
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What is Braintree's Geography Like?
Braintree covers a total area of about 38.3 square miles (99.2 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (0.04 square miles or 0.1 square kilometers) being water.
How Has Braintree's Population Changed?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 221 | — | |
| 1800 | 531 | 140.3% | |
| 1810 | 850 | 60.1% | |
| 1820 | 1,033 | 21.5% | |
| 1830 | 1,209 | 17.0% | |
| 1840 | 1,332 | 10.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,228 | −7.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,225 | −0.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,066 | −13.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,051 | −1.4% | |
| 1890 | 854 | −18.7% | |
| 1900 | 776 | −9.1% | |
| 1910 | 760 | −2.1% | |
| 1920 | 707 | −7.0% | |
| 1930 | 635 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 648 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 626 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 536 | −14.4% | |
| 1970 | 751 | 40.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,065 | 41.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,174 | 10.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,194 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,246 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,207 | −3.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,194 people living in Braintree. The town had about 31 people per square mile. Most people living in Braintree were White (98.41%).
There were 482 households in Braintree. About 32.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (51.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.48 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 40 years. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
Who Are Some Famous People from Braintree?
Many interesting people have come from Braintree. Here are a few:
- Edwin Flint: He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, which is part of the government in Wisconsin.
- Waldo Flint: He also served in the Wisconsin Senate.
- Jefferson P. Kidder: He was a lawyer and a judge. He also served as the Lieutenant Governor of Vermont.
- Eleazer Parmly: He was the first leader of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
- Francis V. Randall: He was a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
- Gurdon P. Randall: He was a well-known architect, someone who designs buildings.
- J. J. R. Randall: He was also an architect, like Gurdon P. Randall.
- Daniel Robbins: He was an expert in art history.
See also
In Spanish: Braintree (Vermont) para niños
