Mendon, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mendon, Vermont
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
Mendon, Vermont
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.1 sq mi (98.7 km2) |
| • Land | 38.1 sq mi (98.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 1,149 |
| • Density | 30.16/sq mi (11.641/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05701
|
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-44125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462145 |
Mendon is a small town located in Rutland County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,149 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
Contents
Mendon's History
Mendon has had a few different names over the years! It was first given a charter in February 1781 and called "Medway."
Later, in November 1804, the town added more land and was renamed "Parkerstown." Finally, in November 1828, it got its current name, "Mendon."
In 2011, a big storm called Hurricane Irene caused a lot of flooding in Vermont. Mendon was one of thirteen towns that became cut off because of the high water.
Mendon's Location and Nature
Mendon covers an area of about 38.1 square miles (98.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
A special place in Mendon is Aitken State Forest. This forest covers about 918 acres (3.7 square kilometers). It's a great spot for outdoor activities! You can find a hiking trail that goes up Bald Mountain, which is 2,090 feet high.
People also enjoy hunting, camping, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling in the forest. The famous Appalachian Trail and Long Trail also pass through the southeast part of Mendon, close to the top of Killington Peak.
Who Lives in Mendon? (Population)
The number of people living in Mendon has changed over time. Here's a look at how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 34 | — | |
| 1800 | 39 | 14.7% | |
| 1810 | 111 | 184.6% | |
| 1820 | 174 | 56.8% | |
| 1830 | 432 | 148.3% | |
| 1840 | 545 | 26.2% | |
| 1850 | 504 | −7.5% | |
| 1860 | 633 | 25.6% | |
| 1870 | 612 | −3.3% | |
| 1880 | 629 | 2.8% | |
| 1890 | 570 | −9.4% | |
| 1900 | 392 | −31.2% | |
| 1910 | 321 | −18.1% | |
| 1920 | 264 | −17.8% | |
| 1930 | 251 | −4.9% | |
| 1940 | 313 | 24.7% | |
| 1950 | 334 | 6.7% | |
| 1960 | 461 | 38.0% | |
| 1970 | 743 | 61.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,056 | 42.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,049 | −0.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,028 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,059 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,149 | 8.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,028 people living in Mendon. These people lived in 410 different homes. Most of the people living in Mendon were White. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more different backgrounds.
About 31.2% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (62.2%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.49 people.
The age of people in Mendon varied. About 23.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Mend0n was 42 years old.
Famous People from Mendon
Some notable people have come from Mendon:
- Edward H. Ripley: He was a high-ranking officer, a Brevet Brigadier General, in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
- John E. Woodward: He was also a brigadier general in the U.S. Army during World War I.
See also
In Spanish: Mendon (Vermont) para niños
