Morristown, Vermont facts for kids
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Morristown, Vermont
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The Red Bridge in Sterling Valley
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Morristown, Vermont
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 Morristown, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Lamoille |
| Communities | Cadys Falls Morristown Morrisville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.68 sq mi (133.85 km2) |
| • Land | 51.15 sq mi (132.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,434 |
| • Density | 105.148/sq mi (40.598/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05661
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-46675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462154 |
Morristown is a town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,434. Morristown is the largest town by population in Lamoille County, and its central village of Morrisville serves as the county's main commercial center.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 51.6 square miles (133.7 km2), of which 51.3 square miles (133.0 km2) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.7 km2) (0.50%) is water.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Morristown has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 10 | — | |
| 1800 | 144 | 1,340.0% | |
| 1810 | 550 | 281.9% | |
| 1820 | 726 | 32.0% | |
| 1830 | 1,315 | 81.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,502 | 14.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,441 | −4.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,751 | 21.5% | |
| 1870 | 1,897 | 8.3% | |
| 1880 | 2,099 | 10.6% | |
| 1890 | 2,411 | 14.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,533 | 5.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,652 | 4.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,813 | 6.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,939 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,130 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,225 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,347 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,052 | 21.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,448 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 4,733 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,139 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,227 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,434 | 4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
At the 2000 census there were 5,139 people, 2,101 households, and 1,317 families living in the town. The population density was 100.1 people per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 2,271 housing units at an average density of 44.2 per square mile (17.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.51% White, 0.35% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78%.
Of the 2,101 households 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 27.8% of households were one person and 10.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.92.
The age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median household income was $33,359 and the median family income was $40,456. Males had a median income of $28,050 versus $21,014 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,195. About 6.9% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- H. Henry Powers, lawyer and US congressman (1891–1901)
- Leslie M. Shaw, businessman and lawyer; Treasury Secretary (1902–1907); 17th governor of Iowa; 1908 candidate for the nomination of the Republican party
- Shap Smith, lawyer; Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives (2009–2017)
Images for kids
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The Red Bridge
