Starksboro, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Starksboro, Vermont
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Starksboro Village Meeting House
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Location in Addison County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Communities | Starksboro Jerusalem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.9 sq mi (118.8 km2) |
| • Land | 45.7 sq mi (118.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,756 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (14.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
05487 (Starksboro)
05443 (Bristol) |
| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-70075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462217 |
Starksboro is a small town located in Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 1,756 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Where is Starksboro?
Starksboro is found in the northeastern part of Addison County. It sits right on the western edge of the beautiful Green Mountains.
You can travel through the town on Vermont Route 116. This road goes north to towns like Hinesburg and South Burlington. If you go south, it leads to Bristol and East Middlebury.
Another road, Vermont Route 17, crosses the southern part of Starksboro. Heading east on Route 17 takes you over the Green Mountains towards the Mad River Glen ski area and the town of Waitsfield. Going west leads to Bristol and the Champlain Valley.
The United States Census Bureau says Starksboro covers about 118.8 square kilometers (45.9 square miles). Most of this area is land (118.3 square kilometers or 45.7 square miles), with a small amount of water (0.5 square kilometers or 0.2 square miles).
A Look at Starksboro's History
Starksboro was named after a brave officer named John Stark. He was an important leader from the New Hampshire Militia during the American Revolutionary War.
The Robinson Elementary School in town is named after Albert J. Robinson. He helped a lot with building the school. Starksboro officially became a town on November 9, 1780, when the state government gave it a special document called a charter.
Who Lives in Starksboro?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 40 | — | |
| 1800 | 359 | 797.5% | |
| 1810 | 726 | 102.2% | |
| 1820 | 914 | 25.9% | |
| 1830 | 1,342 | 46.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,263 | −5.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,400 | 10.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,437 | 2.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,361 | −5.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,249 | −8.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,070 | −14.3% | |
| 1900 | 902 | −15.7% | |
| 1910 | 835 | −7.4% | |
| 1920 | 806 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 687 | −14.8% | |
| 1940 | 744 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 576 | −22.6% | |
| 1960 | 502 | −12.8% | |
| 1970 | 668 | 33.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,336 | 100.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,511 | 13.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,898 | 25.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,777 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,756 | −1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 1,898 people living in Starksboro. These people lived in 668 different homes, and 488 of those were families. The town had about 41.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Starksboro were White (96.63%). A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.21% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (42.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (59.1%) were married couples. About 17.8% of all homes had just one person living in them. The average home had 2.84 people, and the average family had 3.26 people.
The population's age spread showed that 30.6% were under 18. About 34.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in Starksboro was 34 years old.
The average income for a home in Starksboro was $44,559 in 2000. For families, the average income was $46,771. About 9.8% of all people in Starksboro lived below the poverty line. This included 12.0% of those under 18.
Famous People from Starksboro
Some interesting people have connections to Starksboro:
- Phineas D. Ballou was once the mayor of Burlington, Vermont.
- Barbara Cochran won a gold medal in skiing at the Olympics in 1972.
- Ryan Cochran-Siegle is also an Olympic Alpine Skiing competitor.
- Clement Hurd, Edith Thacher Hurd, and Thacher Hurd are all children's authors. They wrote many popular books for young readers.
- David Mason was a skilled stonemason.
See also
In Spanish: Starksboro para niños
