Brookline, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brookline, Vermont
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View of the Grassy Brook valley in Brookline
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Brookline, Vermont
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 Brookline, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Settled | 1777 |
| Incorporated | 1794 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km2) |
| • Land | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 540 |
| • Density | 42/sq mi (16.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05345
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-09475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462055 |
| Website | brooklinevt.com |
Brookline is a small town located in Windham County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 540 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history, settled way back in 1777.
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Exploring Brookline's Geography
Brookline covers an area of about 12.9 square miles (33.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or significant bodies of water within the town's borders. The West River flows along the southwestern edge of the town. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
Brookline's Population Story
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 472 | — | |
| 1810 | 431 | −8.7% | |
| 1820 | 391 | −9.3% | |
| 1830 | 376 | −3.8% | |
| 1840 | 328 | −12.8% | |
| 1850 | 285 | −13.1% | |
| 1860 | 243 | −14.7% | |
| 1870 | 203 | −16.5% | |
| 1880 | 205 | 1.0% | |
| 1890 | 162 | −21.0% | |
| 1900 | 171 | 5.6% | |
| 1910 | 137 | −19.9% | |
| 1920 | 105 | −23.4% | |
| 1930 | 101 | −3.8% | |
| 1940 | 104 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 132 | 26.9% | |
| 1960 | 127 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 180 | 41.7% | |
| 1980 | 310 | 72.2% | |
| 1990 | 403 | 30.0% | |
| 2000 | 467 | 15.9% | |
| 2010 | 530 | 13.5% | |
| 2020 | 540 | 1.9% | |
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The population of Brookline has changed a lot over the years. In 1800, there were 472 people. The population slowly decreased for many years, reaching its lowest point in 1930 with only 101 residents. Since then, the number of people living in Brookline has grown steadily. By 2020, the population reached 540.
Who Lives in Brookline?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 467 people living in Brookline. Most of the residents were White. About 34.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many families were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Brookline in 2000 was 39 years old.
- About 27.2% of the population was under 18.
- About 29.8% of the population was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 10.7% of the population was 65 years or older.
For every 100 females, there were about 97.9 males. This means the number of males and females was quite similar.
See also
In Spanish: Brookline (Vermont) para niños
