Poultney (village), Vermont facts for kids
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Poultney, Vermont
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 Poultney (village), Vermont
Location in Vermont
Poultney (village), Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,079 |
| • Density | 1,686/sq mi (657.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
05741, 05764
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-56800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1459064 |
Poultney is a small village located in Rutland County, in the U.S. state of Vermont. It is completely inside the larger town of Poultney. In 2020, about 1,079 people lived there. Poultney was once home to Green Mountain College, a well-known school.
Village Geography
Poultney village covers an area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Poultney has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 943 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,070 | 13.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,474 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,371 | −7.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,570 | 14.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,333 | −15.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,685 | 26.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,810 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,914 | 5.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,554 | −18.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,731 | 11.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,575 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,612 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,079 | −33.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,575 people living in the village. Most residents were White (about 95.6%). A smaller number of people were Black, Native American, or Asian. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Poultney in 2000 was 24 years old. This means many young people lived there, likely because of the college. About 17% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from Poultney
Poultney has been home to several notable people:
- Oliver Cowdery – He was an important early leader in the Latter Day Saint Movement. He worked closely with Joseph Smith.
- Horace Greeley – A famous newspaper editor, a person who worked for change, and a politician.
- George Jones – He helped start The New York Times, a very famous newspaper.
See also
In Spanish: Poultney (condado de Rutland, Vermont) para niños
