Sheffield, Vermont facts for kids
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Sheffield, Vermont
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Sheffield, Vermont
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 Sheffield, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Caledonia |
| Chartered | October 25, 1793 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.8 sq mi (84.9 km2) |
| • Land | 32.5 sq mi (84.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 682 |
| • Density | 21/sq mi (8.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05866
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-64075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462205 |
Sheffield is a small town located in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 682 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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Exploring Sheffield's Location
Sheffield is found in the northwest part of Caledonia County. It shares borders with other towns. To the north is Barton. To the east is Sutton. Wheelock is to the south, and Glover is to the west.
The United States Census Bureau says Sheffield covers about 84.9 square kilometers (32.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 84.2 square kilometers (32.5 square miles), is land. A small part, 0.7 square kilometers (0.27 square miles), is water.
Roads and Travel in Sheffield
Interstate 91 goes through Sheffield. This highway leads north to Newport and south to St. Johnsbury. There are no exits for Sheffield directly on I-91.
Vermont Route 122 also runs through the town. It generally follows I-91. This route goes northwest towards Glover and Barton. It also goes southeast to Lyndonville. The small, unofficial village of Sheffield is in the southern part of the town, right along Route 122.
Sheffield's Highest Point
The highest spot in Sheffield is an unnamed mountain peak. It is in the northeast corner of the town. This peak is about 775 meters (2,543 feet) above sea level. It sits between Granby Mountain and Norris Mountain.
Sheffield's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 170 | — | |
| 1810 | 388 | 128.2% | |
| 1820 | 581 | 49.7% | |
| 1830 | 720 | 23.9% | |
| 1840 | 821 | 14.0% | |
| 1850 | 797 | −2.9% | |
| 1860 | 836 | 4.9% | |
| 1870 | 811 | −3.0% | |
| 1880 | 884 | 9.0% | |
| 1890 | 750 | −15.2% | |
| 1900 | 724 | −3.5% | |
| 1910 | 691 | −4.6% | |
| 1920 | 594 | −14.0% | |
| 1930 | 543 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 465 | −14.4% | |
| 1950 | 451 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 342 | −24.2% | |
| 1970 | 307 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 435 | 41.7% | |
| 1990 | 541 | 24.4% | |
| 2000 | 727 | 34.4% | |
| 2010 | 703 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 682 | −3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, a census showed that 727 people lived in Sheffield. There were 272 households and 202 families. The town had about 22.3 people per square mile (8.6 people per square kilometer). There were 399 homes, with about 12.2 homes per square mile (4.7 homes per square kilometer).
Most people in Sheffield were White (97.52%). A small number were Native American (0.55%). Some people were from other races (0.28%), and 1.65% were from two or more races. About 1.51% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 272 households, 37.9% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.3%) were married couples living together. About 8.5% had a female head of household with no husband present. And 25.7% were not families.
About 16.5% of all households were single people. Only 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.67 people. Families had an average of 2.99 people.
Age Groups in Sheffield
The population in Sheffield was spread out by age. About 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 5.8% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 31.9%, was between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 24.5%. Finally, 10.0% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Sheffield was 36 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 107.7 males. If you looked at females aged 18 and over, there were about 105.9 males for every 100 females.
Income in Sheffield
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sheffield was $28,125. For a family, the average income was $31,591. Males earned an average of $27,727, while females earned $21,500. The per capita income for the town was $13,277.
About 19.0% of families and 22.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 33.1% of those under 18 years old. It also included 15.0% of those aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Sheffield
Sheffield has been home to some notable individuals:
- Malcolm Goldstein, a talented violinist
- Galway Kinnell, a well-known poet
See also
In Spanish: Sheffield (Vermont) para niños
