Andover, Vermont facts for kids
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Andover, Vermont
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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 Andover, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 28.8 sq mi (74.5 km2) |
| • Land | 28.6 sq mi (74.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 568 |
| • Density | 19.746/sq mi (7.624/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05143 (Andover)
05149 (Ludlow) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-01300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462026 |
Andover is a small town located in Windsor County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 568 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history, surrounded by beautiful nature.
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Andover's Location and Size
Andover is located in the state of Vermont. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 74.5 square kilometers (about 28.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (about 0.1 square kilometers or 0.04 square miles) being water.
Who Lives in Andover?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 27 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,016 | 3,663.0% | |
| 1810 | 957 | −5.8% | |
| 1820 | 1,000 | 4.5% | |
| 1830 | 975 | −2.5% | |
| 1840 | 878 | −9.9% | |
| 1850 | 725 | −17.4% | |
| 1860 | 670 | −7.6% | |
| 1870 | 588 | −12.2% | |
| 1880 | 564 | −4.1% | |
| 1890 | 418 | −25.9% | |
| 1900 | 372 | −11.0% | |
| 1910 | 284 | −23.7% | |
| 1920 | 294 | 3.5% | |
| 1930 | 258 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 213 | −17.4% | |
| 1950 | 185 | −13.1% | |
| 1960 | 215 | 16.2% | |
| 1970 | 239 | 11.2% | |
| 1980 | 350 | 46.4% | |
| 1990 | 373 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 496 | 33.0% | |
| 2010 | 467 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 568 | 21.6% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The population of Andover has changed a lot over the years. In 1790, only 27 people lived there! It grew quite a bit by 1800, reaching over 1,000 people. After that, the population slowly went down for many years.
By the mid-1900s, there were fewer than 200 residents. However, since the 1950s, the population has been growing again. In 2020, 568 people called Andover home.
More About Andover's Residents
In 2000, there were 496 people living in Andover, making up 215 households. About 22% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together.
The people in Andover are of various ages. In 2000, about 19% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 45 years old.
Famous People from Andover
Andover has been home to some interesting people who achieved great things:
- Alvin Adams (1804–1877): He started one of the very first companies in the United States that delivered packages by train.
- Austin Adams (1826–1890): He was a lawyer who later became a judge on the Iowa Supreme Court.
- Claudio Arrau (1903–1991): A world-famous classical pianist. He was known for his amazing musical talent.
- Albert Gutterson (1887–1965): Born in Andover, he was an Olympic athlete.
- Ira S. Haseltine (1821–1899): He served as a U.S. Congressman, representing Missouri.
- George Washington Putnam (1826–1899): He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, helping to make laws for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Andover (Vermont) para niños
