Holland, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holland, Vermont
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Town
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Located in Orleans County, Vermont
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Location of Vermont with the U.S.A.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Chartered | October 26, 1779 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.2 sq mi (99.0 km2) |
| • Land | 37.6 sq mi (97.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,405 ft (532 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 632 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (6.5/km2) |
| • Households | 273 |
| • Families | 177 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-33775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462277 |
Holland is a small town located in Orleans County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 632 people lived there. The town got its name from the country of Holland.
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Geography of Holland, Vermont
Holland covers an area of about 38.2 square miles (99 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
It is the highest town in Orleans County. Because it's so high up, Holland usually has the coolest weather and gets the most snow in the county.
Holland has three small areas that are not officially separate villages:
- Holland Center
- Holland Pond
- Tice Hollow
History of Holland, Vermont
The town of Holland was first set up with land divided into quarter sections. This meant each person who received land got about 160 acres (0.65 square kilometers).
In 1810, there was a serious outbreak of smallpox in the town.
In 1973, a person organized a large rock concert in Holland. About 30,000 young people attended. This huge crowd was much larger than the town's resources could handle.
Population and People in Holland
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 128 | — | |
| 1820 | 100 | −21.9% | |
| 1830 | 422 | 322.0% | |
| 1840 | 605 | 43.4% | |
| 1850 | 669 | 10.6% | |
| 1860 | 748 | 11.8% | |
| 1870 | 881 | 17.8% | |
| 1880 | 913 | 3.6% | |
| 1890 | 878 | −3.8% | |
| 1900 | 838 | −4.6% | |
| 1910 | 722 | −13.8% | |
| 1920 | 714 | −1.1% | |
| 1930 | 580 | −18.8% | |
| 1940 | 533 | −8.1% | |
| 1950 | 406 | −23.8% | |
| 1960 | 376 | −7.4% | |
| 1970 | 383 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 473 | 23.5% | |
| 1990 | 423 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 588 | 39.0% | |
| 2010 | 629 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 632 | 0.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 588 people living in Holland. There were 219 households and 160 families. The town had about 15.6 people per square mile (6.0 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Holland were White (about 97%). A small number were Native American (2.04%), African American (0.51%), or Asian (0.17%).
About 39.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.68 people. The average family had 3.03 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 32.1% were under 18 years old. About 9.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in Holland was 35 years.
Economy and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Holland was $28,359 per year. For families, the average income was $29,297.
The average income per person in the town was $11,936. About 15.1% of all people in Holland lived below the poverty line. This included 12.8% of those under 18 and 10.8% of those 65 or older. Holland has the lowest average income per person in Orleans County.
Notable People from Holland
Some well-known people have connections to Holland, Vermont:
- Robert W. Castle – An Episcopal priest, activist, and actor. He appeared in movies like Philadelphia and Beloved.
- Lucy M. Hall – A physician and writer who lived from 1843 to 1907.
- William Sargent Ladd – A banker who became the fifth mayor of Portland, Oregon.
- Horace Austin Warner Tabor – A prospector, businessman, and politician.
See also
In Spanish: Holland (Vermont) para niños
