Somerset, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Somerset, Vermont
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Town
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Somerset Reservoir, Somerset, Vermont
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Located in Windham County, Vermont
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Location of Vermont with the U.S.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Chartered | 1761 (Vermont) |
| Elevation | 2,000 ft (610 m) |
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| • Total | 6 |
| • Density | .2/sq mi (0.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05201
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
Somerset is a small place in Windham County, Vermont, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated town." This means it doesn't have its own local government like most towns do. Instead, a special supervisor chosen by the state of Vermont takes care of its affairs.
In 1937, Somerset stopped being an official town with its own government. According to the 2020 census, only 6 people live there.
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Where is Somerset Located?
Somerset is in the southern part of the Green Mountains. These mountains are a big part of Vermont's landscape. The area where people can live is quite small. It is found between the main part of the Green Mountains and a place called Mount Snow.
How Big is Somerset?
The United States Census Bureau says that Somerset covers about 28.1 square miles (72.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 26.1 square miles (67.7 square kilometers). The rest, about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 7% of Somerset's total area is water.
Who Lives in Somerset?
The number of people living in Somerset has changed a lot over the years. In 1790, there were 111 people. The population grew to 321 in 1850. However, after that, the number of residents started to drop significantly.
Population Changes Over Time
Here is a look at how Somerset's population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 111 | — | |
| 1800 | 130 | 17.1% | |
| 1810 | 199 | 53.1% | |
| 1820 | 173 | −13.1% | |
| 1830 | 245 | 41.6% | |
| 1840 | 262 | 6.9% | |
| 1850 | 321 | 22.5% | |
| 1860 | 105 | −67.3% | |
| 1870 | 80 | −23.8% | |
| 1880 | 67 | −16.2% | |
| 1890 | 61 | −9.0% | |
| 1900 | 67 | 9.8% | |
| 1910 | 27 | −59.7% | |
| 1920 | 59 | 118.5% | |
| 1930 | 20 | −66.1% | |
| 1940 | 5 | −75.0% | |
| 1950 | 8 | 60.0% | |
| 1960 | 4 | −50.0% | |
| 1980 | 2 | — | |
| 1990 | 2 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 5 | 150.0% | |
| 2010 | 3 | −40.0% | |
| 2020 | 6 | 100.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 5 people living in Somerset. These people made up 2 households and 1 family. The population was very spread out, with only about 0.2 people per square mile. All the residents counted in 2000 were White.
What Was the Age Range in 2000?
In 2000, the ages of the people living in Somerset were:
- 40% were under 18 years old.
- 40% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20% were between 45 and 64 years old.
The average age of the residents was 34 years old.
Interesting Facts About Somerset
Even though Somerset is very small, it has a few interesting facts.
The Capitol Christmas Tree
In 2007, the special Christmas tree for the United States Capitol building was chosen from the Green Mountain National Forest in Somerset. This tree is a big part of holiday celebrations in Washington, D.C.
Record Snowfall
Somerset is known for a lot of snow! On March 5, 1947, Somerset had a huge amount of snow on the ground. There was 78 inches (about 198 centimeters) of snow. This was the most snow ever recorded on the ground in any place in Vermont on a single day.
Famous People from Somerset
A few notable people have connections to Somerset:
- Elbridge Boyden: He was a well-known architect from Worcester.
- Lyman Enos Knapp: He served as the governor of the District of Alaska from 1889 to 1893.
See also
In Spanish: Somerset (Vermont) para niños
