Sudbury, Vermont facts for kids
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Sudbury, Vermont
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Sudbury, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 22.2 sq mi (57.5 km2) |
| • Land | 21.5 sq mi (55.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 545 |
| • Density | 24.55/sq mi (9.478/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05733 (Sudbury)
05778 (Whiting) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-71050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462222 |
Sudbury is a small town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. It is known for its quiet, rural setting. In 2020, about 545 people lived in Sudbury.
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Geography of Sudbury
Sudbury covers an area of about 22.2 square miles (57.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 21.5 square miles (55.7 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), is water.
Population History
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 258 | — | |
| 1800 | 521 | 101.9% | |
| 1810 | 754 | 44.7% | |
| 1820 | 809 | 7.3% | |
| 1830 | 812 | 0.4% | |
| 1840 | 796 | −2.0% | |
| 1850 | 794 | −0.3% | |
| 1860 | 696 | −12.3% | |
| 1870 | 601 | −13.6% | |
| 1880 | 562 | −6.5% | |
| 1890 | 502 | −10.7% | |
| 1900 | 474 | −5.6% | |
| 1910 | 415 | −12.4% | |
| 1920 | 417 | 0.5% | |
| 1930 | 361 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 321 | −11.1% | |
| 1950 | 263 | −18.1% | |
| 1960 | 249 | −5.3% | |
| 1970 | 253 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 380 | 50.2% | |
| 1990 | 516 | 35.8% | |
| 2000 | 583 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 560 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 545 | −2.7% | |
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The population of Sudbury has changed over many years. In 1790, there were 258 people. The population grew to over 800 people by the 1830s. After that, the number of residents slowly decreased for many decades.
By 1970, only 253 people lived in Sudbury. However, the population started to grow again in the late 20th century. In 2000, there were 583 people living in the town. By 2020, the population was 545.
Life in Sudbury
In 2000, there were 237 households in Sudbury. Many of these were families, including those with children under 18. The average household had about 2.46 people. The average family had about 2.96 people.
The town's population included people of different ages. About 22.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 12.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Sudbury was 42 years old.
Famous People from Sudbury
- Edwin Atkins Merritt (1828–1916) was born in Sudbury. He became an important person in New York State politics. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly. He was also the Collector of the Port of New York, which was a big job managing trade.
See also
In Spanish: Sudbury (Vermont) para niños
