Swanton (village), Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Swanton, Vermont
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Swanton Christian Church
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Location in Franklin County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Town | Swanton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,328 |
| • Density | 2,947/sq mi (1,135.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05488
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-71650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1459802 |
Swanton is a small community called a village in the state of Vermont, United States. It is part of the larger town of Swanton in Franklin County. People sometimes call it Swanton Village to tell it apart from the surrounding town.
The village was started in 1888. In 2020, about 2,328 people lived there.
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Exploring Swanton's Location
Swanton village is located in the northern part of the town of Swanton. It sits right next to the Missisquoi River. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
Major Roads and Travel
Several main roads pass through Swanton, making it easy to get around.
- U.S. Route 7 goes through the village. It is known by different names like Grand Avenue and Canada Street.
- If you go north on US 7, you will reach the Canada–United States border in about 7 miles.
- Going south on US 7, you will arrive in St. Albans in about 8.5 miles. St. Albans is the main city of Franklin County.
- Interstate 89 is a big highway just east of Swanton village. You can get on it from Exit 21.
- I-89 leads north towards the Canada–US border. It goes south about 36 miles to the Burlington area.
Other Important Routes
- Vermont Route 78 also passes through Swanton village. It uses streets like First Street and Depot Street.
- Route 78 goes east about 4.5 miles to Highgate Center.
- It goes west about 10 miles to Alburgh, which is on Grand Isle in Lake Champlain.
- Vermont Route 36 starts in Swanton village as Lake Street.
- It leads west about 2 miles to Lake Champlain at Maquam Bay. Then it goes south along the lake for about 8 miles to St. Albans Bay.
Size of the Village
The village of Swanton covers a total area of about 2.05 square kilometers (0.79 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 1.97 square kilometers (0.76 square miles). A small part, about 0.08 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Swanton?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,200 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,878 | 56.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,168 | −37.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,236 | 5.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,371 | 10.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,558 | 13.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,461 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,275 | 55.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,390 | 5.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,630 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,520 | −4.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,360 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,548 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,386 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,328 | −2.4% | |
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The census helps us understand the people who live in Swanton. In 2000, there were 2,548 people living in the village. There were 1,031 homes, and 680 of these were families.
Population Details
- The village had about 3,358 people per square mile.
- About 31% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- About 50.5% of homes were married couples living together.
- About 13.9% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
Age Groups in Swanton
The population in Swanton is spread across different age groups:
- About 24.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 38 years.
How Swanton is Governed
The village of Swanton has local leaders who help run things. These leaders are called village officers. They make decisions for the community.
- Village President: Neal Speer (his term ends in 2024)
- Village Trustee: Eugene Labombard (his term ends in 2025)
- Village Trustee: Adam Paxman (his term ends in 2026)
- Village Trustee: Chris Leach (his term ends in 2024)
- Village Clerk & Treasurer: Dianne Day (her term ends in 2024)
Famous People from Swanton
Many interesting people have come from Swanton. Here are a few:
- Lou Blonger: A well-known businessman.
- William Brayton: He was a judge on the Vermont Supreme Court.
- Stephen F. Brown: An officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
- Donald Collins: He was a member of the Vermont State Senate.
- James Fisk: He served as a Representative and a United States Senator for Vermont.
- Jerome O'Neill: He was a U.S. Attorney for Vermont.
- Brian K. Savage: He was an Assistant Minority Leader in the Vermont House of Representatives.
- Albert M. Skeels: He was a politician in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Swanton (condado de Franklin, Vermont) para niños
