Waltham, Vermont facts for kids
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Waltham, Vermont
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Waltham Town Clerk's Office
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Location in Addison County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km2) |
| • Land | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 446 |
| • Density | 50/sq mi (19.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05491 (Vergennes)
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| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-76075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462240 |
Waltham is a small and friendly town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. It's a great place to learn about life in a quiet, close-knit community. In 2020, about 446 people lived here.
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Where is Waltham Located?
Waltham is in the northern part of Addison County. It sits in a beautiful area called the Champlain Valley. This valley is known for its flat lands and rich soil.
Waltham's Neighbors
Waltham shares its borders with several other towns. To the northwest, you'll find the city of Vergennes. To the north is Ferrisburgh. On the east and south, it borders New Haven. To the southwest is Addison, and to the west is Panton.
Rivers and Land Area
One of Vermont's longest rivers, Otter Creek, forms Waltham's western edge. This river is important for the local environment. The town covers about 23.5 square kilometers (about 9 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Who Lives in Waltham?
Understanding the people who live in Waltham helps us learn about the town. The number of people living in Waltham changes over time.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Waltham has varied throughout history. For example, in 1800, there were 247 people. The population grew to 486 in 2010 but then decreased slightly to 446 by 2020. You can see how the population has changed in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 247 | — | |
| 1810 | 244 | −1.2% | |
| 1820 | 264 | 8.2% | |
| 1830 | 301 | 14.0% | |
| 1840 | 283 | −6.0% | |
| 1850 | 270 | −4.6% | |
| 1860 | 263 | −2.6% | |
| 1870 | 249 | −5.3% | |
| 1880 | 248 | −0.4% | |
| 1890 | 255 | 2.8% | |
| 1900 | 264 | 3.5% | |
| 1910 | 202 | −23.5% | |
| 1920 | 204 | 1.0% | |
| 1930 | 175 | −14.2% | |
| 1940 | 184 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 193 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 186 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 265 | 42.5% | |
| 1980 | 394 | 48.7% | |
| 1990 | 454 | 15.2% | |
| 2000 | 479 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 486 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 446 | −8.2% | |
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A Look at Waltham's Households
In 2000, there were 479 people living in 178 households. A household means all the people living in one home. Many of these households were families. About 37.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (66.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.69 people.
Age Groups in Waltham
The people in Waltham come from all age groups. In 2000, about 28.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in Waltham was 39 years.
Education in Waltham
Waltham is a small town and does not have its own school buildings. However, children in Waltham still get a great education!
Where Waltham Kids Go to School
Younger students, from kindergarten to sixth grade, attend Vergennes Elementary School. This school is located in the nearby city of Vergennes. For older students, from seventh to twelfth grade, they go to Vergennes Union High School. This means students from Waltham get to meet and learn with kids from other nearby communities.
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Waltham Town Clerk's Office
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Location in Addison County and the state of Vermont.
See also
In Spanish: Waltham (Vermont) para niños
