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Vermont, Illinois
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Location of Vermont in Fulton County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Vermont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 570 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61484
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-77642 |
| GNIS ID | 2400059 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Vermont, Illinois |
Vermont is a small village located in Fulton County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 570 people lived there.
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What is the History of Vermont Village?
Vermont village was started in 1835. Two brothers, James and Joseph Crail, founded it. A post office opened in 1837. The village got its name from the state of Vermont.
Where is Vermont Located?
Vermont is in the southwestern part of Fulton County. It is about 5 miles south of Table Grove. It is also about 21 miles southwest of Lewistown. Lewistown is the main town, or county seat, for Fulton County.
Vermont covers an area of about 1.26 square miles. All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Vermont?
The number of people living in Vermont has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,133 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,158 | 2.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,195 | 3.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,118 | −6.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,078 | −3.6% | |
| 1930 | 948 | −12.1% | |
| 1940 | 945 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 940 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 903 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 947 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 885 | −6.5% | |
| 1990 | 806 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 792 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 667 | −15.8% | |
| 2020 | 570 | −14.5% | |
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In 2020, the village had 570 residents. There were 332 households living there. A household means all the people who live in one home.
Who Lives in Vermont?
Most people in Vermont are White, making up about 96% of the population. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
In the village, about 26% of households had children under 18. More than half of the households (about 57%) were married couples. About 25% of all households were people living alone.
What is the Average Age in Vermont?
The average age of people in Vermont is about 49.7 years old. About 20% of the population is under 18. About 22% of the population is 65 or older.
What is the Income in Vermont?
The average income for a household in Vermont was $42,083. For families, the average income was $53,047. About 11% of all people in Vermont lived below the poverty line. This included 15% of those under 18.
What is There to See and Do?
Vermont has a special plaque in its town square. This plaque honors Abraham Lincoln. He visited the town in 1858.
Who are Some Famous People from Vermont?
Many notable people have come from Vermont.
- John Clayton Allen was a congressman.
- Thomas Ray Hamer was also a congressman, but from Idaho.
- John Calhoun Phillips served as the governor of Arizona from 1929 to 1931.
- Seth Weeks was a talented musician who played the mandolin.
