North Troy, Vermont facts for kids
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North Troy, Vermont
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 North Troy, Vermont
Location in Vermont
North Troy, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.92 sq mi (4.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
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| • Total | 631 |
| • Density | 337/sq mi (130.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05859
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-52075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1458765 |
North Troy is a small village located in the town of Troy, in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 631 people lived there. It's quite close to the border between Canada and the U.S., only about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) south.
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History of North Troy
North Troy used to host exciting Winter Carnivals. These events took place from 1940 to 1942. In 1942, a huge crowd of 4,000 people came to enjoy the festivities. The carnivals featured thrilling dog sled races and impressive ski jumping contests.
For a long time, until 2007, North Troy had its own police force. This was special because most villages rely on town or county police. The village police department managed its own law enforcement.
Geography of North Troy
North Troy is a small village in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (5.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population in North Troy
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 469 | — | |
| 1890 | 600 | 27.9% | |
| 1900 | 562 | −6.3% | |
| 1910 | 771 | 37.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,072 | 39.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,045 | −2.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,077 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,057 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 961 | −9.1% | |
| 1970 | 774 | −19.5% | |
| 1980 | 717 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 723 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 593 | −18.0% | |
| 2010 | 620 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 631 | 1.8% | |
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Based on the census from 2020, there were 631 people living in North Troy. These people lived in 221 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
The village had about 337 people per square mile (130 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in North Troy were White (about 91.76%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Black/African American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races.
Out of the 221 households, about 23.1% had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.58 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 23.45% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 35.8 years. This means half the people were younger than 35.8 and half were older.
Notable People from North Troy
Some interesting people have connections to North Troy:
- Amasa Tracy – He received the Medal of Honor, which is a very special award for bravery.
- Tom Velk – He is a modern libertarian economist, someone who studies how money and resources are used in society.
See also
In Spanish: North Troy para niños
