Grand Isle, Vermont facts for kids
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Grand Isle, Vermont
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Congregational Church of Grand Isle
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Location in Grand Isle County and the state of Vermont
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 Grand Isle, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Grand Isle |
| Communities | Grand Isle Adams Landing Gordon Landing Grand Isle Station Pearl |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Land | 16.4 sq mi (42.5 km2) |
| • Water | 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,086 |
| • Density | 127/sq mi (49.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05458
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-29275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462107 |
Grand Isle is a town in Vermont, United States. It is located on an island also called Grand Isle, within Grand Isle County. In 2020, about 2,086 people lived there.
A ferry service connects Grand Isle to Plattsburgh, New York. This ferry leaves from Gordon's Landing on the western side of Grand Isle.
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History of Grand Isle
The town of Grand Isle has an interesting past. It was first called "Middle Hero." This name was given in November 1798 when it separated from the town of "South Hero."
Later, in November 1810, the town's name was officially changed to "Grand Isle." This is the name it still uses today.
Geography and Natural Features
Grand Isle is located on the northern part of South Hero Island. This island is also known as "Grand Isle" and is found in Lake Champlain.
The town shares its borders with other towns in Grand Isle County. To the south is South Hero, and to the north is North Hero.
Across the western part of Lake Champlain, you'll find Plattsburgh in New York. To the east, across the lake's eastern channel, are Milton and St. Albans in Vermont.
Islands and Parks
Grand Isle includes a few smaller islands. Savage Island is in the eastern part of the town. Young Island and Bixby Island, together known as the Sister Islands, are in the northwest.
Grand Isle State Park is a popular spot in the southeastern part of town. It has beautiful views and access to Lake Champlain.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Grand Isle is about 91 square kilometers (35.1 square miles). A large part of this area is water.
About 42.5 square kilometers (16.4 square miles) of the town is land. The remaining 48.5 square kilometers (18.7 square miles), which is about 53% of the total area, is covered by water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 678 | — | |
| 1810 | 623 | −8.1% | |
| 1820 | 698 | 12.0% | |
| 1830 | 648 | −7.2% | |
| 1840 | 724 | 11.7% | |
| 1850 | 666 | −8.0% | |
| 1860 | 708 | 6.3% | |
| 1870 | 682 | −3.7% | |
| 1880 | 749 | 9.8% | |
| 1890 | 793 | 5.9% | |
| 1900 | 851 | 7.3% | |
| 1910 | 839 | −1.4% | |
| 1920 | 808 | −3.7% | |
| 1930 | 857 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 791 | −7.7% | |
| 1950 | 735 | −7.1% | |
| 1960 | 624 | −15.1% | |
| 1970 | 809 | 29.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,238 | 53.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,642 | 32.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,955 | 19.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,067 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,086 | 0.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,955 people living in Grand Isle. These people made up 772 households, and 572 of those were families. The town had about 45.7 people per square kilometer (118.4 per square mile).
Most of the people in Grand Isle were White (97.54%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 32.8% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.2%) were married couples living together. About 20.2% of households were made up of people living alone.
The average household had 2.53 people, and the average family had 2.91 people.
Age and Income
The population of Grand Isle was spread out across different age groups. About 25.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age, meaning the middle age of all residents, was 40 years.
The median income for a household in the town was $48,594. For families, the median income was $52,143. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
Notable People from Grand Isle
- Herman R. Beardsley was a well-known person from Grand Isle. He served as a Justice on the Vermont Supreme Court.
See also
In Spanish: Grand Isle (Vermont) para niños
