Sandgate, Vermont facts for kids
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Sandgate, Vermont
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Sandgate, Vermont
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 Sandgate, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Communities | Sandgate West Sandgate |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.2 sq mi (109.3 km2) |
| • Land | 42.1 sq mi (109.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 387 |
| • Density | 9/sq mi (3.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05250
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| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-62875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462201 |
Sandgate is a small town located in Bennington County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 387 people lived there. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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Exploring Sandgate's Geography
Sandgate is in the northwestern part of Bennington County. It is completely located within the Taconic Mountains. These mountains are a range that stretches across parts of New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
Neighboring Towns and States
Sandgate shares its borders with several other towns. To the north, you'll find the town of Rupert. To the east is Manchester. South of Sandgate is Arlington. On its western side, Sandgate borders the town of Salem in Washington County, New York.
Mountains and Waterways
The highest point in Sandgate is Bear Mountain. Its peak reaches about 3,301 feet (1,006 meters) high. This mountain is located in the northern part of the town. The eastern part of Sandgate includes the lower slopes of Equinox Mountain. The very top of Equinox Mountain is actually in the neighboring town of Manchester.
The town covers a total area of about 109.3 square kilometers (42.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 109.1 square kilometers (42.1 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water. All the water in Sandgate flows into the Batten Kill. This river is a branch of the Hudson River in New York.
Population Changes in Sandgate
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 773 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,020 | 32.0% | |
| 1810 | 1,187 | 16.4% | |
| 1820 | 1,185 | −0.2% | |
| 1830 | 933 | −21.3% | |
| 1840 | 777 | −16.7% | |
| 1850 | 850 | 9.4% | |
| 1860 | 805 | −5.3% | |
| 1870 | 705 | −12.4% | |
| 1880 | 681 | −3.4% | |
| 1890 | 587 | −13.8% | |
| 1900 | 482 | −17.9% | |
| 1910 | 401 | −16.8% | |
| 1920 | 283 | −29.4% | |
| 1930 | 189 | −33.2% | |
| 1940 | 187 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 158 | −15.5% | |
| 1960 | 93 | −41.1% | |
| 1970 | 127 | 36.6% | |
| 1980 | 234 | 84.3% | |
| 1990 | 278 | 18.8% | |
| 2000 | 353 | 27.0% | |
| 2010 | 405 | 14.7% | |
| 2020 | 387 | −4.4% | |
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The population of Sandgate has changed a lot over the years. In 1790, there were 773 people. The population grew to over 1,000 people in the early 1800s. However, it slowly decreased over many decades. By 1960, only 93 people lived in Sandgate. Since then, the population has grown again. In 2020, 387 people lived in the town.
Who Lives in Sandgate?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 353 people living in Sandgate. These people lived in 149 households, and 98 of these were families. The town had about 8.4 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Sandgate were White (97.45%). A small number were Black (0.85%) or Asian (0.85%). Some people (0.85%) identified with two or more races. A very small percentage (0.28%) were of Hispanic background.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 23.5% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55.7%) were married couples living together. About 6.7% were households led by a female without a husband present. About 34.2% of households were not families.
Almost 27% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 8.1% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.37 people, and the average family had 2.83 people.
Age and Income
In 2000, about 21.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 3.7% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 34.3%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 17.3% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Sandgate was 46 years.
The average income for a household in Sandgate was $41,250. For families, the average income was $46,944. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $22,096. About 12.7% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 20% of those under 18 and 9.9% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Sandgate
Sandgate has been home to a few notable individuals:
- Silas Anderson was the 7th Chief Justice of California. This means he was a very important judge in California's highest court.
- Ormsby B. Thomas was a US congressman from Wisconsin. A congressman is a person elected to represent their state in the United States Congress, where laws are made.
See also
In Spanish: Sandgate (Vermont) para niños
