Mount Holly, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Holly, Vermont
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Mount Holly, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 49.6 sq mi (128.4 km2) |
| • Land | 49.2 sq mi (127.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,690 ft (515 m) |
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| • Total | 1,385 |
| • Density | 27.92/sq mi (10.787/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-47200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462155 |
| Website | www.mounthollyvt.org |
Mount Holly is a small town located in Rutland County, Vermont, in the United States. It's a quiet place that includes several smaller communities, often called hamlets. These include Belmont, Healdville, Hortonville, and Tarbellville. In 2020, about 1,385 people lived in Mount Holly.
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Geography of Mount Holly
Mount Holly covers an area of about 49.6 square miles (128.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 49.2 square miles (127.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, a small part of 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water. This means there are very few lakes or large rivers within the town's borders.
Population and People
The number of people living in Mount Holly has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1800:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 668 | — | |
| 1810 | 922 | 38.0% | |
| 1820 | 1,157 | 25.5% | |
| 1830 | 1,318 | 13.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,356 | 2.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,534 | 13.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,522 | −0.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,582 | 3.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,390 | −12.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,214 | −12.7% | |
| 1900 | 999 | −17.7% | |
| 1910 | 871 | −12.8% | |
| 1920 | 856 | −1.7% | |
| 1930 | 727 | −15.1% | |
| 1940 | 656 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 567 | −13.6% | |
| 1960 | 517 | −8.8% | |
| 1970 | 687 | 32.9% | |
| 1980 | 938 | 36.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,093 | 16.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,241 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,237 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,385 | 12.0% | |
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Life in Mount Holly
In 2000, there were 1,241 people living in Mount Holly. The town had 494 households, and 341 of these were families. On average, about 25 people lived in each square mile.
Most people living in Mount Holly are White. A very small number of people are from other racial backgrounds.
Many households in Mount Holly have children under 18. About 59% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.5 people, and families had about 2.9 people.
The median age in Mount Holly in 2000 was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
The median income for a household was around $41,364 per year. For families, it was about $44,821 per year. This is the middle income, meaning half earned more and half earned less. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Mount Holly
Even though Mount Holly is a small town, some notable people have connections to it:
- Julian Cook – A brave officer in the US Army during World War II.
- Horatio Earle – He is known for creating the world's first mile of concrete road.
- Joseph Kinney, Jr. – A legislator from Wisconsin who was born in Mount Holly.
- John McClure – A person who produced music records.
- Hannah Teter – An Olympic snowboarder who has achieved great success in the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Holly (Vermont) para niños
