Fletcher, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fletcher, Vermont
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Location in Franklin County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 38.0 sq mi (98.4 km2) |
| • Land | 37.7 sq mi (97.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
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| • Total | 1,346 |
| • Density | 36/sq mi (13.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-26500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462099 |
Fletcher is a small town located in Franklin County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,346 people lived there.
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Exploring Fletcher's Geography
Fletcher is in the southern part of Franklin County. It shares a border with Lamoille County to the southeast.
Land and Water Features
The town covers an area of about 98.4 square kilometers (about 38 square miles). Most of this is land, with a small part being water. The Lamoille River forms a short part of the town's southern border. You can also find Metcalf Pond in the northern-central area of Fletcher. Fletcher Mountain, which is about 2,150 feet tall, is located on the eastern side of town.
Communities and Landmarks
Fletcher includes several smaller communities like Fletcher, West Fletcher, East Fletcher, and Binghamville. In Binghamville, you'll find the Binghamville United Methodist Church and the Fletcher General Store.
Vermont Route 108 goes through East Fletcher. This road can take you north to Enosburg Falls or south to Jeffersonville.
The Historic Fletcher Union Church
The Fletcher Union Church, also known as the Fletcher Community House, is a historic building. It was built in 1871 and is one of the few public buildings in the area. For over a hundred years, it has been used as a meeting place for the community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 because of its importance.
Fletcher's Population Story
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 47 | — | |
| 1800 | 200 | 325.5% | |
| 1810 | 382 | 91.0% | |
| 1820 | 497 | 30.1% | |
| 1830 | 793 | 59.6% | |
| 1840 | 1,014 | 27.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,084 | 6.9% | |
| 1860 | 916 | −15.5% | |
| 1870 | 865 | −5.6% | |
| 1880 | 868 | 0.3% | |
| 1890 | 793 | −8.6% | |
| 1900 | 750 | −5.4% | |
| 1910 | 737 | −1.7% | |
| 1920 | 656 | −11.0% | |
| 1930 | 667 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 549 | −17.7% | |
| 1950 | 485 | −11.7% | |
| 1960 | 399 | −17.7% | |
| 1970 | 456 | 14.3% | |
| 1980 | 626 | 37.3% | |
| 1990 | 941 | 50.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,179 | 25.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,277 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,346 | 5.4% | |
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Let's look at how many people have lived in Fletcher over the years.
Population Growth and Changes
According to the census from 2000, there were 1,179 people living in Fletcher. The population density was about 31.2 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Fletcher were White (96.78%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from two or more races.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 428 households in Fletcher. About 42.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (66.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.75 people, and the average family had about 3.12 people.
Age Groups in Fletcher
The population in Fletcher is spread across different age groups. In 2000, about 28.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 33.2% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in Fletcher was 35 years. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
Income in the Town
In 2000, the average income for a household in Fletcher was about $46,146. For families, the average income was around $49,375.
Famous People from Fletcher
Some notable people have connections to Fletcher:
- Anson Call – A pioneer in the Mormon faith.
- Elmina M. Roys Gavitt (1828–1898) – A physician who also started and edited a medical journal.
- Donly C. Hawley – He served as the mayor of Burlington, Vermont.
- Elias B. Holmes – A Congressman who represented New York.
- Milo White – Another Congressman, but from Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Fletcher (Vermont) para niños
