Stockbridge, Vermont facts for kids
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Stockbridge, Vermont
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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 Stockbridge, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 46.2 sq mi (119.6 km2) |
| • Land | 45.9 sq mi (118.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 718 |
| • Density | 15.549/sq mi (6.003/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05772 (Stockbridge)
05746 (Gaysville) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-70375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462218 |
Stockbridge is a small town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It includes the village of Gaysville. In 2020, about 718 people lived there.
In 2011, Hurricane Irene caused a lot of flooding. Stockbridge was one of thirteen towns in Vermont that became cut off because of the floodwaters.
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About Stockbridge's Land
Stockbridge covers about 119.6 square kilometers (around 46.2 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.7 square kilometers (0.27 square miles), is water.
People Living in Stockbridge
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 100 | — | |
| 1800 | 432 | 332.0% | |
| 1810 | 700 | 62.0% | |
| 1820 | 964 | 37.7% | |
| 1830 | 1,333 | 38.3% | |
| 1840 | 1,499 | 12.5% | |
| 1850 | 1,327 | −11.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,264 | −4.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,269 | 0.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,124 | −11.4% | |
| 1890 | 894 | −20.5% | |
| 1900 | 822 | −8.1% | |
| 1910 | 737 | −10.3% | |
| 1920 | 618 | −16.1% | |
| 1930 | 460 | −25.6% | |
| 1940 | 490 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 427 | −12.9% | |
| 1960 | 392 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 389 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 508 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 618 | 21.7% | |
| 2000 | 674 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 736 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 718 | −2.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 674 people living in Stockbridge. These people lived in 281 homes. About 193 of these were families.
Most of the people in Stockbridge were White (98.37%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.45% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.9% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (58%) were married couples. The average home had 2.40 people. The average family had 2.81 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 22.7% were under 18. About 15.6% were 65 or older. The average age was 41 years old.
Schools in Stockbridge
In 1896, a school was built on South Hill. This was the ninth school in Stockbridge and Gaysville. In 1897, there were 169 students in town. Some schools had as few as 6 students. Others had more than 25.
In 1956, Stockbridge Central School (SCS) was built. It is on Route 107. This school brought together students from the three remaining schools. SCS is an elementary school. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.
Famous People from Stockbridge
Some notable people have connections to Stockbridge:
- Orestes Brownson: He was a smart thinker, a preacher, and helped organize workers.
- Mark W. Bullard: He was an early settler in Oregon.
- Elias Keyes: He was an American politician and a judge. He also represented Vermont in the U.S. Congress.
- George Crockett Strong: He was a General during the American Civil War. He was born in Stockbridge.
Images for kids
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A view of the common area in Stockbridge, Vermont.
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Map showing Stockbridge within Windsor County, Vermont.
See also
In Spanish: Stockbridge (Vermont) para niños
