Wallingford, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wallingford, Vermont
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Wallingford, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 43.4 sq mi (112.5 km2) |
| • Land | 43.2 sq mi (112.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
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| • Total | 2,129 |
| • Density | 49.06/sq mi (18.924/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05773 (Wallingford)
05742 (East Wallingford) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-75925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462239 |
| Website | www.wallingfordvt.com |
Wallingford is a town located in Rutland County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,129 people lived there. The town also includes the smaller areas of East Wallingford and South Wallingford.
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Exploring Wallingford's Location
Wallingford covers a total area of about 43.5 square miles. Most of this area, about 43.2 square miles, is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles, is water.
Who Lives in Wallingford?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 536 | — | |
| 1800 | 912 | 70.1% | |
| 1810 | 1,386 | 52.0% | |
| 1820 | 1,570 | 13.3% | |
| 1830 | 1,740 | 10.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,608 | −7.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,688 | 5.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,747 | 3.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,023 | 15.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,846 | −8.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,733 | −6.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,575 | −9.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,719 | 9.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,581 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,564 | −1.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,450 | −7.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,482 | 2.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,439 | −2.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,676 | 16.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,893 | 12.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,184 | 15.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,274 | 4.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,079 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,129 | 2.4% | |
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Let's look at how many people have lived in Wallingford over the years. In 2000, there were 2,274 people living in the town. These people lived in 905 households, and 651 of these were families.
Households and Families
About 30.8% of the households in 2000 had children under 18 living there. Most households, 59.0%, were married couples. About 9.1% of households had a female head without a husband. Around 28.0% of households were not families.
Some people lived alone. About 22.9% of households had just one person. Of these, 10.6% were people aged 65 or older. On average, each household had about 2.49 people. Families had about 2.92 people on average.
Age of Residents
In 2000, the people in Wallingford had different ages. About 23.4% were under 18 years old. About 5.8% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 30.3%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 13.7% were 65 or older. The average age in Wallingford was 42 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 96 males. This means there were slightly more females than males in the town.
Famous People from Wallingford
Many interesting people have come from Wallingford. Here are a few:
- Ella Maria Ballou: She was an educator and a stenographer, which means she was skilled in taking notes quickly.
- Samuel T. Douglass: He served as a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court.
- Paul P. Harris: He was a lawyer and is famous for starting Rotary International. This is a global organization that brings together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services.
- Matthew Lyon: He was a lawyer, a soldier, and served as a United States Representative for both Kentucky and Vermont.
- Daniel Roberts: He was a well-known attorney.
Images for kids
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A fountain statue of a young boy with a leaky boot in Wallingford, Vermont.
See also
In Spanish: Wallingford (Vermont) para niños
