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Stannard, Vermont
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Stannard, Vermont
Stannard, Vermont
Stannard, Vermont is located in Vermont
Stannard, Vermont
Stannard, Vermont
Location in Vermont
Stannard, Vermont is located in the United States
Stannard, Vermont
Stannard, Vermont
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Vermont
County Caledonia
Area
 • Total 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km2)
 • Land 12.4 sq mi (32.2 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
1,729 ft (527 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 208
 • Density 17/sq mi (6.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05842
Area code(s) 802
FIPS code 50-69925
GNIS feature ID 1462216

Stannard is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont. The population was 208 at the 2020 census. The town has no paved roads.

History

Previously known as Goshen Gore No. 1, the town was incorporated as Stannard in honor of General George J. Stannard, a Union Army hero of the Civil War. Stannard and his 2nd Vermont Brigade broke Pickett's charge and beat back troops from Florida and Alabama. He was commended by the Vermont legislature in 1865 for his "skill and bravery".

At the center of town is the old Methodist Church.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.5 square miles (32.4 km2), of which 12.4 square miles (32.2 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.69%, is water.

The highest point in town is the summit of Stannard Mountain, which rises above 2,618 feet (798 m) above sea level. Most of the town slopes to the west, draining to the Lamoille River, a tributary of Lake Champlain. The eastern end of town drains to the Connecticut River.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1850 215
1860 240 11.6%
1870 228 −5.0%
1880 252 10.5%
1890 239 −5.2%
1900 222 −7.1%
1910 206 −7.2%
1920 173 −16.0%
1930 154 −11.0%
1940 140 −9.1%
1950 116 −17.1%
1960 113 −2.6%
1970 88 −22.1%
1980 142 61.4%
1990 148 4.2%
2000 185 25.0%
2010 216 16.8%
2020 208 −3.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 185 people, 73 households, and 54 families residing in the town. The population density was 14.8 people per square mile (5.7/km2). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 8.5 per square mile (3.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.92% White, 0.54% African American, 0.54% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,196. About 13.2% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 41.2% of those 65 or over.

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