Strafford, Vermont facts for kids
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Strafford, Vermont
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Strafford Town House (1799)
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Located in Orange County, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Chartered | 1761 |
| Communities | Strafford South Strafford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.3 sq mi (114.8 km2) |
| • Land | 44.2 sq mi (114.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 930 ft (409 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,094 |
| • Density | 25/sq mi (9.6/km2) |
| • Households | 462 |
| • Families | 325 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-70675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462220 |
| Website | Strafford Official Town Website: https://www.straffordvt.org/ |
Strafford is a town located in Orange County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,094 people lived there.
Strafford became a town on August 12, 1761. It was officially created by a special document called a royal charter. This charter was given by King George III of Great Britain to Governor Benning Wentworth. The town was named after the Earl of Strafford. Its historic town house is very well-known in Vermont. It sits on a hill at the end of the town common.
In 2011, Hurricane Irene caused major flooding. Strafford was one of thirteen towns in Vermont that became cut off because of the floodwaters.
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Exploring Strafford's Geography
Strafford covers an area of about 44.3 square miles (114.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 44.2 square miles (114.5 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, 0.1 square mile (0.3 square kilometers), is water. The West Branch of the Ompompanoosuc River flows through the town.
Understanding Strafford's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 844 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,642 | 94.5% | |
| 1810 | 1,805 | 9.9% | |
| 1820 | 1,921 | 6.4% | |
| 1830 | 1,935 | 0.7% | |
| 1840 | 1,761 | −9.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,540 | −12.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,506 | −2.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,290 | −14.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,181 | −8.4% | |
| 1890 | 932 | −21.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,000 | 7.3% | |
| 1910 | 776 | −22.4% | |
| 1920 | 601 | −22.6% | |
| 1930 | 615 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 598 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 680 | 13.7% | |
| 1960 | 548 | −19.4% | |
| 1970 | 536 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 731 | 36.4% | |
| 1990 | 902 | 23.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,045 | 15.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,098 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,094 | −0.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,045 people living in Strafford. There were 420 households and 296 families. On average, there were about 23.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Strafford were White (98.47%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.48% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (59%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.49 people.
The population of Strafford is spread out by age.
- About 27.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 3.8% were between 18 and 24.
- About 27.9% were between 25 and 44.
- About 29.0% were between 45 and 64.
- About 12.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in town was 41 years.
Notable People from Strafford
Strafford has been home to several interesting people.
- Jedediah Hyde Baxter was the son of Portus Baxter. He became the Surgeon General of the United States Army.
- Edmund "Tad" Coffin was known for making saddles. He was also an Olympic equestrian, meaning he was a skilled horse rider who competed in the Olympics.
- William Sloane Coffin was a well-known clergyman and activist.
- Denny Emerson is another famous equestrian.
- Doc Hazelton played major league baseball and later became a college coach.
- Noah Kahan is an American singer-songwriter.
- Barbara Moraff was an American poet.
- Justin Smith Morrill was a very important person from Strafford. He served as a US congressman and senator. He is famous for writing the Land Grant College Acts. These laws helped create many colleges across the United States. His old home, the Justin Smith Morrill Homestead, is now a historic site in Vermont.
Images for kids
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The historic home of Justin Smith Morrill.
See also
In Spanish: Strafford (Vermont) para niños
