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Richmond, Vermont
Richmond (CDP), Vermont is located in Vermont
Richmond (CDP), Vermont
Richmond (CDP), Vermont
Location in Vermont
Richmond (CDP), Vermont is located in the United States
Richmond (CDP), Vermont
Richmond (CDP), Vermont
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Vermont
County Chittenden
Town Richmond
Area
 • Total 1.36 sq mi (3.51 km2)
 • Land 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation
340 ft (100 m)
Population
 (2020)
853
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
05477
Area code(s) 802
FIPS code 50-59200
GNIS feature ID 2586651

Richmond is a lovely village and a special area called a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Richmond. It is located in Chittenden County, Vermont, in the United States.

In 2020, about 853 people lived in the village of Richmond. The whole town of Richmond had a larger population of 4,167 people.

Where is Richmond Located?

Richmond village is in the eastern part of Chittenden County. It sits mostly on the north side of the Winooski River, with a small part on the south side.

How Do People Travel to Richmond?

U.S. Route 2 goes right through the village. It is known as Main Street. Interstate 89 runs along the northern edge of the community. You can get onto Interstate 89 from Exit 11, which connects to Route 2.

Both of these highways can take you to bigger cities. If you go northwest about 12 miles (19 km), you will reach Burlington. Burlington is the largest city in Vermont. If you travel southeast about 25 miles (40 km), you will arrive in Montpelier, which is the state capital.

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