Leicester, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leicester, Vermont
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Leicester Meeting House
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A Great Place to Live
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Location in Addison County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Chartered | 1761 |
| Settled | 1773 |
| Organized | 1786 |
| Communities | Leicester Fernville Leicester Junction Satans Kingdom |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.8 sq mi (56.4 km2) |
| • Land | 20.8 sq mi (54.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 990 |
| • Density | 47/sq mi (18.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-39325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462132 |
Leicester (pronounced LEST-er) is a small town located in Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 990 people lived there.
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Exploring Leicester's Location
Leicester is found in the southern part of Addison County. It sits near the western edge of the Green Mountains.
Neighboring Towns and Roads
The town of Whiting is to the west of Leicester. Salisbury is to the north, and Goshen is to the east. To the south, you'll find Brandon in Rutland County.
U.S. Route 7 is a main road that goes through the middle of Leicester. It connects Brandon and Rutland to the south with Middlebury to the north. Another road, Vermont Route 53, also runs north and south through the eastern part of Leicester. This road passes through small areas called Satans Kingdom and Fernville.
Lakes and Land Area
A popular spot for fun and relaxation, Lake Dunmore, has its southern half located in Leicester.
The town covers a total area of about 56.4 square kilometers (21.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 54.0 square kilometers (20.8 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.4 square kilometers (0.9 square miles), is water.
People of Leicester
The population of Leicester has changed over many years. In 1790, there were 343 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 990.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 343 | — | |
| 1800 | 522 | 52.2% | |
| 1810 | 609 | 16.7% | |
| 1820 | 548 | −10.0% | |
| 1830 | 638 | 16.4% | |
| 1840 | 602 | −5.6% | |
| 1850 | 596 | −1.0% | |
| 1860 | 737 | 23.7% | |
| 1870 | 630 | −14.5% | |
| 1880 | 634 | 0.6% | |
| 1890 | 562 | −11.4% | |
| 1900 | 509 | −9.4% | |
| 1910 | 479 | −5.9% | |
| 1920 | 436 | −9.0% | |
| 1930 | 468 | 7.3% | |
| 1940 | 518 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 511 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 551 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 583 | 5.8% | |
| 1980 | 803 | 37.7% | |
| 1990 | 871 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 974 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,100 | 12.9% | |
| 2020 | 990 | −10.0% | |
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Community Life
In 2000, there were 974 people living in Leicester. About 30% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The median age in Leicester was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. About a quarter of the population was under 18.
Famous People from Leicester
Many interesting people have connections to Leicester:
- Elsa Barker: An author who was born in Leicester.
- Hiram Capron: He founded the town of Paris, Ontario, in Canada.
- John Deere: A famous inventor who worked in Leicester. He created the first successful steel plow.
- Warren S. Johnson: He was born in Leicester and later founded Johnson Controls, a big company.
- Henry Olin: A member of the United States House of Representatives from Vermont. He lived in Leicester.
- Stephen Olin: He was born in Leicester and became the president of Wesleyan University and Randolph–Macon College.
- Francis G. Parks: A newspaper editor and politician from Wisconsin who was educated in Leicester.
- Aaron F. Perry: A member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio. He was born in Leicester.
See also
In Spanish: Leicester (Vermont) para niños
