Bridport, Vermont facts for kids
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Bridport, Vermont
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Bridport community hall
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Location in Addison County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Chartered | 1761 |
| Settled | 1768 |
| Organized | 1784 |
| Communities | Bridport West Bridport |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.2 sq mi (119.8 km2) |
| • Land | 44.0 sq mi (113.9 km2) |
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,225 |
| • Density | 28/sq mi (10.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05734
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| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-08575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462051 |
Bridport is a small town located in Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. It was first established on October 9, 1761. In 2020, about 1,225 people lived there. The town gets its name from Bridport, a town in England.
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Understanding Bridport's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 449 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,124 | 150.3% | |
| 1810 | 1,520 | 35.2% | |
| 1820 | 1,511 | −0.6% | |
| 1830 | 1,774 | 17.4% | |
| 1840 | 1,480 | −16.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,393 | −5.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,298 | −6.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,171 | −9.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,167 | −0.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,018 | −12.8% | |
| 1900 | 956 | −6.1% | |
| 1910 | 848 | −11.3% | |
| 1920 | 745 | −12.1% | |
| 1930 | 703 | −5.6% | |
| 1940 | 665 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 663 | −0.3% | |
| 1960 | 653 | −1.5% | |
| 1970 | 809 | 23.9% | |
| 1980 | 997 | 23.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,137 | 14.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,235 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,218 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,225 | 0.6% | |
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Let's look at the demographics of Bridport. This means studying the population and how it's made up. In 2000, there were 1,235 people living in the town. They lived in 456 different homes.
Most people in Bridport are White (about 98.3%). A small number of people are Native American or Asian. Some people also identify with two or more races.
Who Lives in Bridport Homes?
About 33.6% of homes in Bridport had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63.8%) were married couples. Some homes (6.1%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 18.6% of homes were single people living alone.
The average home had about 2.71 people. Families usually had about 3.07 people.
Age Groups in Bridport
The population in Bridport is spread across different age groups.
- About 26.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were between 18 and 24.
- About 27.0% were between 25 and 44.
- About 25.3% were between 45 and 64.
- About 12.7% were 65 years old or older.
The median age (the middle age of all people) in Bridport was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bridport was $44,531 per year. For families, the average income was $48,542. The per capita income (income per person) for the town was $19,720.
About 6.9% of all people in Bridport lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level. For children under 18, about 12.0% were below the poverty line. For people 65 or older, about 5.1% were below it.
Learning in Bridport: Education System
Bridport has schools for different age groups.
- Younger children, from preschool to fifth grade, go to Bridport Central School. This school is right in the center of the village.
- Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 attend Middlebury Union Middle School.
- Older students, from grades 9 to 12, go to Middlebury Union High School. Both middle and high schools are in the nearby town of Middlebury.
Exploring Bridport's Geography
Geography is the study of the Earth's physical features. Bridport covers a total area of about 46.2 square miles (119.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land (44.0 square miles or 113.9 square kilometers). The rest is water (2.3 square miles or 5.9 square kilometers).
Bridport is surrounded by other towns and places:
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Crown Point, NY | Addison | Weybridge | |
| Ticonderoga, NY |  |
Cornwall | ||
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| Putnam, NY | Shoreham | Cornwall |
Famous People from Bridport
Many interesting people have come from Bridport. Here are a few:
- Charles A. Eldredge: He was a US Congressman who represented the state of Wisconsin.
- Harold W. Giard: He was a member of both the Vermont House of Representatives and the Vermont Senate.
- Edgar Harkness Gray: He served as the Chaplain of the United States Senate.
- Rawson C. Myrick: He was the Secretary of State of Vermont.
- Julius A. Willcox: He was an Associate Justice on the highest court in Vermont, the Vermont Supreme Court.
See also
In Spanish: Bridport (Vermont) para niños
