Landgrove, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Landgrove, Vermont
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Landgrove, Vermont
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 Landgrove, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Chartered | 1780 |
| Organized | 1800 |
| Community | North Landgrove |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.2 sq mi (23.7 km2) |
| • Land | 9.1 sq mi (23.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 19/sq mi (7.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-39025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462131 |
Landgrove is a small town located in Bennington County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 177 people lived there.
Geography of Landgrove
Landgrove is in the northeastern part of Bennington County. It shares its borders with other towns. To the north and east, it's next to Weston in Windsor County. To the east and south, it borders Londonderry in Windham County. Within Bennington County, it's next to Peru on the west and a small part of Winhall to the south.
The main community in Landgrove is called North Landgrove. It's located near a stream known as Utley Brook. A road called Vermont Route 11 goes through the southern part of the town. This part of the town is quite narrow, only about 0.8 miles wide.
The town covers a total area of about 23.7 square kilometers (about 9.2 square miles). Most of this area, 23.6 square kilometers (9.1 square miles), is land. Only a small part, 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 31 | — | |
| 1800 | 147 | 374.2% | |
| 1810 | 299 | 103.4% | |
| 1820 | 341 | 14.0% | |
| 1830 | 355 | 4.1% | |
| 1840 | 345 | −2.8% | |
| 1850 | 337 | −2.3% | |
| 1860 | 320 | −5.0% | |
| 1870 | 302 | −5.6% | |
| 1880 | 246 | −18.5% | |
| 1890 | 220 | −10.6% | |
| 1900 | 225 | 2.3% | |
| 1910 | 160 | −28.9% | |
| 1920 | 143 | −10.6% | |
| 1930 | 104 | −27.3% | |
| 1940 | 64 | −38.5% | |
| 1950 | 80 | 25.0% | |
| 1960 | 49 | −38.7% | |
| 1970 | 104 | 112.2% | |
| 1980 | 121 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 134 | 10.7% | |
| 2000 | 144 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 158 | 9.7% | |
| 2020 | 177 | 12.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 144 people living in Landgrove. These people lived in 64 different homes, and 44 of these were families. The town had about 15.8 people per square mile. Most of the people living there were White (99.31%), with a small percentage being Asian (0.69%).
About 35.9% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (59.4%) were married couples. Some homes (6.3%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 28.1% of all homes were individuals living alone. A small number (9.4%) had someone 65 years or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.25 people in each home and 2.73 people in each family.
The age of people in Landgrove varied. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. Another 23.6% were between 25 and 44. The largest group, 37.5%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 13.2% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 45 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Landgrove was $38,750. For families, the average income was $55,625. A small number of families (7.4%) and people (15.7%) were living with very little money. This included 23.8% of children under 18.
Famous People from Landgrove
Some notable people have connections to Landgrove:
- James Loren Martin: He was born in Landgrove. He became a Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives, which means he led the main law-making group in Vermont. He also became a judge for a special court in Vermont.
- Ben Ogden: He is a member of the United States Ski Team. This means he is a talented athlete who represents the U.S. in skiing competitions.
- J. Henry Tate: He was born in Landgrove. He later became a businessman and a legislator in Wisconsin, which means he helped make laws there.
See also
In Spanish: Landgrove para niños
