Topsham, Vermont facts for kids
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Topsham, Vermont
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Town hall, East Topsham village
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Topsham, Vermont
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 Topsham, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Communities | East Topsham Topsham Four Corners Waits River West Topsham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.0 sq mi (126.9 km2) |
| • Land | 48.9 sq mi (126.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,199 |
| • Density | 25/sq mi (9.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-73075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462228 |
Topsham is a town located in Orange County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 1,199 people. Topsham includes four smaller communities: East Topsham, Topsham Four Corners, Waits River, and West Topsham.
Where is Topsham?
According to official records, the town of Topsham covers a total area of about 49.0 square miles (126.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The Waits River flows through the western side of Topsham. The town is built on a type of rock called the Waits River Formation. This rock is a kind of limestone that formed a very long time ago.
People in Topsham
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 162 | — | |
| 1800 | 344 | 112.3% | |
| 1810 | 814 | 136.6% | |
| 1820 | 1,020 | 25.3% | |
| 1830 | 1,384 | 35.7% | |
| 1840 | 1,745 | 26.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,668 | −4.4% | |
| 1860 | 1,662 | −0.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,418 | −14.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,365 | −3.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,187 | −13.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,117 | −5.9% | |
| 1910 | 918 | −17.8% | |
| 1920 | 825 | −10.1% | |
| 1930 | 720 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 707 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 733 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 638 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 686 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 767 | 11.8% | |
| 1990 | 944 | 23.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,142 | 21.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,173 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,199 | 2.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,142 people living in Topsham. These people lived in 421 households, and 324 of these were families. The population density was about 23.3 people for every square mile.
Most of the people in Topsham were White (98.69%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.53% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.2%) had children under 18 living with them. About 63.7% of households were couples living together. Some households (7.8%) had a female head without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.71 people. The average family had about 3.00 people.
The population of Topsham was spread out by age. About 27.6% were under 18 years old. About 32.3% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 10.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Topsham was $37,202 per year. For families, the average income was $37,440. A small portion of the population, including some children and older adults, had lower incomes.
Famous People from Topsham
Topsham has been home to several notable individuals:
- Jon Cone: He developed special technology for photographic ink jet printing.
- George Augustus Gates: He was a clergyman and a college president.
- F. J. Mills: He served as the Lieutenant Governor of Idaho.
- William Nutt: He was a legislator and banker in Massachusetts.
- James Hamilton Peabody: He served as the governor of Colorado.
- Charles Ross Taggart: He was known as a folklorist and musician.
See also
In Spanish: Topsham (Vermont) para niños
