Marshfield, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marshfield, Vermont
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U.S. Post Office, Marshfield, VT 05658
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Marshfield, Vermont
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 Marshfield, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 43.4 sq mi (112.4 km2) |
| • Land | 43.4 sq mi (112.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,583 |
| • Density | 37/sq mi (14.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
Marshfield is a small town in Washington County, Vermont, United States. It is a quiet place with beautiful nature. In 2020, about 1,583 people lived there.
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History of Marshfield
The town of Marshfield was named after Captain Isaac Marsh. He was the person who bought the original land where the town was founded.
Geography of Marshfield
Marshfield covers an area of about 43.4 square miles (112.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 43.1 square miles (111.6 square kilometers). Only a small part, about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water. This means there are many forests and open spaces to explore!
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 172 | — | |
| 1810 | 513 | 198.3% | |
| 1820 | 710 | 38.4% | |
| 1830 | 1,271 | 79.0% | |
| 1840 | 1,156 | −9.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,102 | −4.7% | |
| 1860 | 1,160 | 5.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,072 | −7.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,102 | 2.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,121 | 1.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,032 | −7.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,011 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 898 | −11.2% | |
| 1930 | 872 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 901 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 830 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 891 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,033 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,267 | 22.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,331 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,496 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,588 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,583 | −0.3% | |
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The population of Marshfield has changed over many years. In 1800, only 172 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 1,583 people.
Most people living in Marshfield are White. A small number of people are from other backgrounds, including Black, Native American, and Asian. Some people are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
In 2000, there were 575 households in Marshfield. Many of these households (about 39.5%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.6 people.
Notable People from Marshfield
Marshfield has been home to some interesting people:
- Andrew Perchlik is a member of the Vermont Senate. This means he helps make laws for the state of Vermont.
- Levi P. Powers was born in Marshfield. He became a legislator and judge in Wisconsin.
- Dave Rogers is a Crew Chief leader for NASCAR. He works with the racing team for Daniel Suarez.
See also
In Spanish: Marshfield (Vermont) para niños
