Brattleboro (CDP), Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brattleboro, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km2) |
| • Land | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,414 |
| • Density | 869.3/sq mi (335.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
05301-05304
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-07975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1456556 |
Brattleboro is a special area in Vermont, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a part of the larger town of Brattleboro that is very populated. It's located in Windham County.
In 2000, about 8,289 people lived here. It's a busy and important part of the state.
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Exploring Brattleboro's Location
Brattleboro is found in the eastern part of its town. It sits right next to the Connecticut River. This river is a major waterway in the region.
The area of Brattleboro is about 25.8 square kilometers (10.0 square miles). Most of this area is land. About 1.1 square kilometers (0.4 square miles) is water. This water area makes up a small part of the CDP.
Who Lives in Brattleboro?
Let's look at the people who call Brattleboro home. In 2010, there were 7,414 people living here. These people lived in 3,729 different homes. About half of these homes were families.
The population density was about 335.8 people per square kilometer. This means many people live close together in this area.
A Look at the Community
The people in Brattleboro come from many different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also people who identify as Black or African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people are from other races, and some identify with two or more races. About 3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes, about 26.4% had children under 18 living there. About 33.5% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband present. Many homes were made up of individuals living alone. About 12.8% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average home had about 2.11 people. For families, the average size was about 2.83 people.
Age Groups in Brattleboro
The population in Brattleboro is spread across different age groups.
- About 22% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 30.7%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.8% were 65 years or older.
The median age in Brattleboro was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
Money and Income
In 2010, the typical income for a household in Brattleboro was around $29,952 per year. For families, the typical income was about $40,509 per year.
The average income per person in Brattleboro was about $18,573.
See also
- In Spanish: Brattleboro (condado de Windham) para niños
