North Hero, Vermont facts for kids
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North Hero, Vermont
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Grand Isle County Courthouse
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Location in Grand Isle County and the state of Vermont
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 North Hero, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Grand Isle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.6 sq mi (120.6 km2) |
| • Land | 13.4 sq mi (34.8 km2) |
| • Water | 33.1 sq mi (85.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 939 |
| • Density | 70/sq mi (27.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05474
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-50650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462164 |
North Hero is a small and friendly town in Vermont, United States. It is the main town, also called the shire town, of Grand Isle County. In 2020, about 939 people lived there.
The town got its name from Ethan Allen, a brave hero of the American Revolutionary War.
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Exploring North Hero's Location
North Hero is right in the middle of Grand Isle County. It covers all of North Hero Island in Lake Champlain. It also includes smaller islands like Knight Island and Butler Island.
Neighboring Towns and States
To the north, North Hero borders the town of Alburgh. To the west, it's next to Isle La Motte. South of North Hero is the town of Grand Isle. All these towns are in Grand Isle County.
Across Lake Champlain to the east are St. Albans and Swanton in Franklin County, Vermont. To the southwest, across the lake's western part, is Beekmantown in Clinton County, New York.
Travel and Waterways
U.S. Route 2 is a main road that goes through North Hero from north to south. In the north, a bridge over the Alburg Passage connects it to Alburgh. In the south, another bridge over The Gut connects it to South Hero Island (Grand Isle).
North Hero covers about 120.6 square kilometers (46.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 85.8 square kilometers (33.1 square miles), is water from Lake Champlain. The land area is about 34.8 square kilometers (13.4 square miles).
North Hero's Growing Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 125 | — | |
| 1800 | 324 | 159.2% | |
| 1810 | 552 | 70.4% | |
| 1820 | 503 | −8.9% | |
| 1830 | 638 | 26.8% | |
| 1840 | 716 | 12.2% | |
| 1850 | 730 | 2.0% | |
| 1860 | 594 | −18.6% | |
| 1870 | 601 | 1.2% | |
| 1880 | 637 | 6.0% | |
| 1890 | 550 | −13.7% | |
| 1900 | 712 | 29.5% | |
| 1910 | 496 | −30.3% | |
| 1920 | 494 | −0.4% | |
| 1930 | 485 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 442 | −8.9% | |
| 1950 | 407 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 328 | −19.4% | |
| 1970 | 364 | 11.0% | |
| 1980 | 442 | 21.4% | |
| 1990 | 502 | 13.6% | |
| 2000 | 810 | 61.4% | |
| 2010 | 803 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 939 | 16.9% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in North Hero has changed. In 1790, only 125 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 939 people. This shows how the town has developed over time.
In 2000, there were 810 people living in North Hero. The town had 333 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (61%) were married couples. About 26.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in North Hero in 2000 was 43 years old. About 21.9% of the population was under 18. This means North Hero is a place where people of all ages live.
Local News and Media
North Hero is home to a weekly newspaper called The Islander. This newspaper has been printed in North Hero since 1974. It shares news and stories from the northern Champlain Valley area.
Famous People from North Hero
- Bernie Sanders: He is a well-known politician. He used to be the mayor of Burlington from 1981 to 1989. Since 2007, he has been a U.S. Senator representing Vermont. He also ran for president in 2016 and 2020.
See also
In Spanish: North Hero para niños
