South Barre, Vermont facts for kids
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South Barre, Vermont
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Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,242 |
| • Density | 593.3/sq mi (229.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05670
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-66025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1459567 |
South Barre is a small community in the town of Barre, Vermont. It is located in Washington County, in the United States. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP) by the U.S. Census Bureau. In the year 2000, about 1,242 people lived in South Barre.
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Geography and Location
South Barre is a landlocked area, meaning it has no water within its borders. The total area of the CDP is about 5.4 square kilometers (or 2.1 square miles). This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Who Lives in South Barre?
In 2000, there were 1,242 people living in South Barre. These people lived in 534 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 367 of these households were families.
Age Groups in South Barre
The people in South Barre are of different ages.
- About 21.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Roughly 30.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in South Barre was 42 years.
Climate in South Barre
South Barre has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the area experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold. This climate type is known as "Dfb" in the Köppen Climate Classification system.
See also
In Spanish: South Barre para niños
