Jericho (village), Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jericho, Vermont
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Location in Chittenden County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,333 |
| • Density | 948.5/sq mi (366.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05465
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-36625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1458001 |
Jericho is a small village located in Chittenden County, Vermont, in the United States. It's a cozy place where 1,333 people lived according to the 2020 census.
Where is Jericho Village?
Jericho village is found in the northwest part of the larger town of Jericho. It sits right along Vermont Route 15 in the pretty valley of the Browns River. If you're looking for a bigger city, Jericho is about 13 miles (21 km) east of Burlington.
The village covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit, about 0.008 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), being water.
Who Lives in Jericho?
In 2000, there were 1,457 people living in Jericho village. This meant there were about 1,013 people per square mile. Most of the people living here were White (96.84%). A small number of residents were from other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 0.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 510 homes in the village. Many of these homes (48%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had almost three people, and families usually had a bit more. The median age in the village was 36 years old, meaning half the people were younger and half were older than 36.
The Famous Old Red Mill
Jericho Village is well known for a special historic building called the Old Red Mill. You can find it on Vermont Route 15, right at the entrance to Jericho Corners village.
Today, the Old Red Mill is home to the Jericho Historical Society. This means it's a place where you can learn about the history of Jericho. It's open to the public, so you can visit and explore this important landmark!
