Stamford, Vermont facts for kids
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Stamford, Vermont
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Stamford, Vermont
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 Stamford, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.6 sq mi (102.6 km2) |
| • Land | 39.5 sq mi (102.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,804 ft (550 m) |
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| • Total | 861 |
| • Density | 22/sq mi (8.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05352
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-69775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462215 |
Stamford is a small town located in Bennington County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 861 people lived there.
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Geography of Stamford
Stamford is found in the southwestern part of Vermont. It sits right on the border with Massachusetts. To the south, you'll find the towns of Clarksburg and Florida, Massachusetts.
Other towns around Stamford include Pownal to the west, Readsboro to the east, and Woodford to the north. The small village of Stamford is in the southern part of the town. It is located in a valley near the North Branch of the Hoosic River.
Land and Water Area
The town of Stamford covers a total area of about 39.5 square miles (102.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Roads and Highways
Two main state roads, Vermont Route 8 and Vermont Route 100, run through Stamford together. They are the only state highways in the town. These roads start their shared path at the Massachusetts state line.
Population Changes in Stamford
The population of Stamford has changed over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 272 | — | |
| 1800 | 383 | 40.8% | |
| 1810 | 378 | −1.3% | |
| 1820 | 490 | 29.6% | |
| 1830 | 563 | 14.9% | |
| 1840 | 662 | 17.6% | |
| 1850 | 833 | 25.8% | |
| 1860 | 759 | −8.9% | |
| 1870 | 633 | −16.6% | |
| 1880 | 726 | 14.7% | |
| 1890 | 645 | −11.2% | |
| 1900 | 677 | 5.0% | |
| 1910 | 510 | −24.7% | |
| 1920 | 374 | −26.7% | |
| 1930 | 370 | −1.1% | |
| 1940 | 418 | 13.0% | |
| 1950 | 514 | 23.0% | |
| 1960 | 600 | 16.7% | |
| 1970 | 752 | 25.3% | |
| 1980 | 773 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 773 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 813 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 824 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 861 | 4.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 813 people living in Stamford. The town had about 20.6 people per square mile. The average age of people in Stamford was 41 years old.
Notable People from Stamford
Many interesting people have connections to Stamford. Here are a few:
- Leroy Lawrence (1908–1997) was a politician who served as the Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives.
- Stephen C. Millard (1841–1914) was a U.S. congressman from New York.
- Ezra Miller (born 1992) is an actor.
- Susan Sarandon (born 1946) is a well-known actress.
See also
In Spanish: Stamford (Vermont) para niños
