Halifax, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Halifax, Vermont
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Halifax, Vermont
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 Halifax, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Chartered | May 11, 1750 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 39.8 sq mi (103.1 km2) |
| • Land | 39.7 sq mi (102.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 771 |
| • Density | 19/sq mi (7.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-31150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462113 |
| Website | halifaxvt.com |
Halifax is a small town located in Windham County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 771 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Halifax's History
Halifax has a long history! It was officially created, or chartered, on May 11, 1750. This means it was given permission to be a town by the government. It was the second town to be chartered west of the Connecticut River. This makes Halifax the second oldest town in the state of Vermont, right after Bennington. The town was named after George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax.
Where is Halifax?
Halifax is a pretty big town in terms of land area. It covers about 39.8 square miles (which is about 103.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives in Halifax?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 1,309 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,600 | 22.2% | |
| 1810 | 1,758 | 9.9% | |
| 1820 | 1,567 | −10.9% | |
| 1830 | 1,562 | −0.3% | |
| 1840 | 1,399 | −10.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,133 | −19.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,126 | −0.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,029 | −8.6% | |
| 1880 | 852 | −17.2% | |
| 1890 | 702 | −17.6% | |
| 1900 | 662 | −5.7% | |
| 1910 | 635 | −4.1% | |
| 1920 | 504 | −20.6% | |
| 1930 | 390 | −22.6% | |
| 1940 | 353 | −9.5% | |
| 1950 | 343 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 268 | −21.9% | |
| 1970 | 295 | 10.1% | |
| 1980 | 488 | 65.4% | |
| 1990 | 588 | 20.5% | |
| 2000 | 782 | 33.0% | |
| 2010 | 720 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 771 | 7.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 782 people living in Halifax. The population density was about 19.7 people for every square mile. This means it's not a very crowded place!
The population has changed a lot over the years. You can see in the chart above how the number of people living in Halifax has gone up and down since 1790.
In 2000, about a quarter of the people (24.7%) were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Halifax was 42 years old.
Famous Faces from Halifax
Some interesting people have come from Halifax or lived there:
- Tristan Roberts: A politician who served as a state representative for Vermont.
- Wyn Cooper: A well-known poet.
- Augustus Wade Dwight: A lawyer and soldier.
- Almira Edson: An artist who was known for her watercolor paintings.
- Kyra Markham: A talented painter and actress.
- Elisha Otis: A very important inventor and businessman. He invented a safety device for elevators, which made them much safer to use!
- Norton P. Otis: A politician from New York.
- George Gilbert Swain: A politician from Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Halifax (Vermont) para niños
