Manchester Center, Vermont facts for kids
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Manchester Center, Vermont
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 Manchester Center, Vermont
Location in Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Town | Manchester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.53 sq mi (11.74 km2) |
| • Land | 4.52 sq mi (11.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
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| • Total | 2,120 |
| • Density | 469/sq mi (181.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05255
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| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-42925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1461118 |
Manchester Center is a community in the town of Manchester, located in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2010, about 2,120 people lived in Manchester Center. This was out of 4,391 people living in the entire town of Manchester.
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Exploring Manchester Center's Location
Manchester Center is found in the northeastern part of the larger town of Manchester. This area includes the main community of Manchester Center and a nearby place called Manchester Depot, which is to the east.
The community is next to the village of Manchester on its southwest side. The United States Census Bureau says that Manchester Center covers about 11.74 square kilometers (about 4.53 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (0.04 square kilometers or 0.015 square miles) being water.
Who Lives in Manchester Center?
In 2000, there were 2,065 people living in Manchester Center. These people lived in 912 different homes, and 534 of these were families. On average, about 176 people lived in each square kilometer.
The community is home to people from many different backgrounds. About 23.1% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 20.4% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living here was 42 years old.
Manchester Center's Economy
The average income for a household in Manchester Center was $38,125. For families, the average income was $44,688. The average income for each person in the community was $21,271.
Shopping and Stores
Manchester Center is known for its shopping. You can find many different stores here, including outlet shops and unique boutiques.
Getting Around Manchester Center
Roads and Travel
A major road, U.S. Route 7, runs through the eastern part of Manchester Center. This road is a "super two" freeway, which means it has two lanes in each direction but isn't a full highway. You can get onto it from an exit that connects to VT 11 and VT 30.
Other important roads like VT 11, VT 30, and Vermont Route 7A meet in the village. VT 7A used to be part of US 7. It goes north to East Dorset and south to Arlington and Bennington. VT 30 heads northwest to Dorset and Pawlet, and southeast over the Green Mountains to Brattleboro. VT 11 goes east across the mountains to Springfield, Vermont.
To help with traffic, the village added special roundabouts called traffic circles in two places in 2012.
Famous People from Manchester Center
- Robert Todd Lincoln, who was the son of President Abraham Lincoln, spent his summers here with his family, including his daughter Mary "Mamie" Lincoln.
- Treat Williams, an actor known for the TV show Everwood, lived in Manchester Center when he passed away.
Manchester Center's Weather
Manchester Center has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. On climate maps, this type of weather is shown as "Dfb".
See also
In Spanish: Manchester Center para niños
