Concord, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Concord, Vermont
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"Four Seasons Playground"
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Location in Essex County and the state of Vermont.
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Location of Vermont in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Essex |
| Communities | Concord Concord Corner East Concord Miles Pond North Concord |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.5 sq mi (138.6 km2) |
| • Land | 51.3 sq mi (132.9 km2) |
| • Water | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,141 |
| • Density | 22/sq mi (8.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-15250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462074 |
Concord is a small town located in Essex County, Vermont, United States. It is known as a "Four Seasons Playground." In 2020, about 1,141 people lived there. Concord is part of a larger area that includes Berlin, NH.
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History of Concord
Concord was officially started on September 15, 1780. A group of people, including Reuben Jones, received a special document called a charter. This charter gave them permission to create the town.
The first people to settle in Concord were Simon Willard, who was a fur trader, and two other men. The town was named after Concord, Massachusetts.
Geography of Concord
Concord is the town furthest south in Essex County. It shares borders with several other towns. To the west, it borders Waterford, St. Johnsbury, and Kirby. To the north and east, it borders Victory and Lunenburg.
The southern edge of Concord is next to the Connecticut River. This river forms the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. On the New Hampshire side, Concord borders Dalton and Littleton. There are no bridges or crossings over the Connecticut River directly from Concord.
Communities and Roads
Within Concord, there are several smaller communities. These include the main settlement of Concord, as well as North Concord, Miles Pond, East Concord, and Concord Corner.
U.S. Route 2 is a major road that goes through the town. It connects Lancaster, New Hampshire, to St. Johnsbury.
Land and Water Areas
Concord covers a total area of about 138.6 square kilometers (53.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 132.9 square kilometers (51.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 5.7 square kilometers (2.2 square miles), is water.
A large part of the water area is in Moore Reservoir. This is a big lake formed by the Connecticut River. Other important water bodies in town include Miles Pond and Shadow Lake.
Population and People
The population of Concord has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in Concord during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 49 | — | |
| 1800 | 322 | 557.1% | |
| 1810 | 677 | 110.2% | |
| 1820 | 806 | 19.1% | |
| 1830 | 1,031 | 27.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,024 | −0.7% | |
| 1850 | 1,153 | 12.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,291 | 12.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,276 | −1.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,612 | 26.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,425 | −11.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,129 | −20.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,080 | −4.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,102 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,043 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 923 | −11.5% | |
| 1950 | 979 | 6.1% | |
| 1960 | 956 | −2.3% | |
| 1970 | 896 | −6.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,125 | 25.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,093 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,196 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,235 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,141 | −7.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,196 people living in Concord. There were 467 households, which are groups of people living together. About 69% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Concord were spread out by age. About 26.3% were under 18 years old. About 12.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 37 years.
Education in Concord
Concord has a school that teaches students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The high school in Concord closed in 2015.
Concord is also famous for something important in education history. It was the location of the very first normal school in the United States. A normal school was a special type of school that trained teachers. This school was founded in 1823 by a person named Samuel Read Hall.
See also
In Spanish: Concord (Vermont) para niños
