Fairfax, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairfax, Vermont
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A house in Fairfax during winter
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Location in Franklin County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Communities | Fairfax Fairfax Falls Huntsville North Fairfax Sanderson Corner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.4 sq mi (104.7 km2) |
| • Land | 39.8 sq mi (103.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,014 |
| • Density | 126/sq mi (48.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05454 (Fairfax)
05444 (Cambridge) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-24925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462092 |
Fairfax is a town located in Franklin County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,014 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a mix of natural beauty and community life.
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Fairfax's Location and Land
Fairfax is in the southern part of Franklin County. It shares a border with Chittenden County to the south. The town covers a total area of about 104.7 square kilometers (about 40.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The Lamoille River flows through the southern part of Fairfax. This river is a branch of Lake Champlain. It runs from east to west and passes through areas like Fairfax and Fairfax Falls.
How Fairfax's Population Has Grown
Fairfax has seen its population grow quite a bit over the years. In 1790, only 254 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 5,014. This shows that more and more people have chosen to make Fairfax their home.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 254 | — | |
| 1800 | 786 | 209.4% | |
| 1810 | 1,301 | 65.5% | |
| 1820 | 1,359 | 4.5% | |
| 1830 | 1,729 | 27.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,919 | 11.0% | |
| 1850 | 2,111 | 10.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,987 | −5.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,956 | −1.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,820 | −7.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,523 | −16.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,338 | −12.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,318 | −1.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,244 | −5.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,249 | 0.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,229 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,129 | −8.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,244 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,366 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,805 | 32.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,485 | 37.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,765 | 51.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,285 | 13.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,014 | 17.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 4,285 people living in Fairfax. Most people living in Fairfax were White. About 1.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. Many households in Fairfax were families, with married couples living together.
Schools in Fairfax
Fairfax is home to Bellows Free Academy – Fairfax. This is a public school that teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It's a big school that serves students from Fairfax and nearby towns. These towns include Fletcher, Georgia, Fairfield, and Westford.
History of Bellows Free Academy
The school was made possible by a man named Hiram Bellows. He bought some land and left money to build a free school in Fairfax. The money came from investments he made in the Chicago Rock Island Railway. Once these investments earned $250,000, the school was built.
The first school building burned down on January 14, 1941. The school building you see today is its replacement. The school's sports teams are called The Bullets. Their school colors are maroon and white.
Notable People from Fairfax
Some interesting people have come from Fairfax:
- Donly C. Hawley was once the mayor of Burlington, Vermont.
- James M. Hotchkiss (1812–1877) was involved in Vermont's government. He was a member of both the Vermont House of Representatives and the Vermont Senate.
- Israel Bush Richardson (1815–1862) was an important officer in the United States Army. He fought in the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. During the Civil War, he became a major general in the Union Army. Sadly, he was badly hurt in the Battle of Antietam and later died from his injuries.
See also
In Spanish: Fairfax (Vermont) para niños
