kids encyclopedia robot

Marshfield, Vermont facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Marshfield, Vermont
U.S. Post Office, Marshfield, VT 05658
U.S. Post Office, Marshfield, VT 05658
Marshfield, Vermont
Marshfield, Vermont
Marshfield, Vermont is located in the United States
Marshfield, Vermont
Marshfield, Vermont
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Vermont
County Washington
Communities
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
 (2020)
 • Total 1,583
 • Density 37/sq mi (14.1/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
05658 (Marshfield)
05667 (Plainfield)
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.

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 Pond October 2021 003
Marshfield Pond in autumn foliage

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
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Marshfield (Vermont) para niños

kids search engine
Marshfield, Vermont Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.