Duxbury, Vermont facts for kids
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Duxbury, Vermont
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Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont
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 Duxbury, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 43.1 sq mi (111.6 km2) |
| • Land | 42.9 sq mi (111.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,413 |
| • Density | 32.78/sq mi (12.661/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-18550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462085 |
Duxbury is a small town in Washington County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 1,413 people lived there. Duxbury is special because it says it's the only place in the United States that has an elected "dogcatcher" position. This means people vote for someone to help with dogs in the town.
Geography of Duxbury
Duxbury covers an area of about 43.1 square miles (111.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 42.9 square miles (111.2 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
People of Duxbury
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In 2000, there were 1,289 people living in Duxbury. The town had 498 households, which are groups of people living together. About 338 of these were families. The population density was about 30 people for every square mile (11.6 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Duxbury (about 98%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 0.54% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 32.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.2%) were married couples or those in a civil union. About 21.9% of households were made up of people living alone.
The age of people in Duxbury varied. About 24.2% were under 18 years old. The largest group, 34.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in Duxbury was 38 years.
The average income for a household in Duxbury was about $47,981 per year. For families, the average income was around $57,574 per year.
See also
In Spanish: Duxbury (Vermont) para niños
