St. George, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
St. George, Vermont
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Location in Chittenden County and the state of Vermont.
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 St. George, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km2) |
| • Land | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 794 |
| • Density | 224/sq mi (86.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05495
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-62050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462198 |
St. George is a small town located in Chittenden County, Vermont, in the United States. It was named after Saint George, who is known as the patron saint of England. St. George is the smallest town in Vermont when it comes to land area. However, some cities like St. Albans, Vergennes, and Winooski are even smaller. In 2020, about 794 people lived there.
Where is St. George?
St. George is surrounded by other towns. To the west, you'll find Shelburne. To the northeast is Williston, and to the south is Hinesburg. It's about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Burlington, which is a larger city.
The town covers a total area of 9.2 square kilometers (about 3.5 square miles), and all of it is land. There's a specific part of St. George in the southwest that is called the St. George census-designated place. This is a special area recognized for gathering population data.
People Living in St. George
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 57 | — | |
| 1800 | 65 | 14.0% | |
| 1810 | 28 | −56.9% | |
| 1820 | 120 | 328.6% | |
| 1830 | 135 | 12.5% | |
| 1840 | 121 | −10.4% | |
| 1850 | 127 | 5.0% | |
| 1860 | 121 | −4.7% | |
| 1870 | 111 | −8.3% | |
| 1880 | 93 | −16.2% | |
| 1890 | 106 | 14.0% | |
| 1900 | 90 | −15.1% | |
| 1910 | 109 | 21.1% | |
| 1920 | 100 | −8.3% | |
| 1930 | 84 | −16.0% | |
| 1940 | 87 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 117 | 34.5% | |
| 1960 | 108 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 477 | 341.7% | |
| 1980 | 677 | 41.9% | |
| 1990 | 705 | 4.1% | |
| 2000 | 698 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 674 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 794 | 17.8% | |
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Let's look at how the population of St. George has changed over time. In 2000, there were 698 people living in the town. The population density was about 194.5 people per square mile (75.1 per square kilometer). Most of the people living in St. George were White (98.14%). A small number were African American (0.57%) or Native American (0.14%). About 1.15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 264 households in 2000. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 43.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- 58.0% were married couples.
- 10.6% had a female head of the household without a husband present.
- The average household had 2.64 people, and the average family had 2.97 people.
The population of St. George also varied by age:
- 29.9% were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 33.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 22.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 6.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in St. George was 34 years old.
Notable People from St. George
Some well-known people have connections to St. George:
- Jean Ankeney: She is a state senator in Vermont. This means she helps make laws for the state.
- Paul Dame: He is the leader (chair) of the Vermont Republican party. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the government should work.
See also
In Spanish: St. George (Vermont) para niños
