Warren, Vermont facts for kids
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Warren, Vermont
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Warren Municipal Building
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Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont
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 Warren, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 40.0 sq mi (103.5 km2) |
| • Land | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,977 |
| • Density | 49.47/sq mi (19.101/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05674
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-76525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462242 |
Warren is a small and charming town located in Washington County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,977 people lived here. Warren is special because it's right in the middle of Vermont, between the two parts of the Green Mountains. About a quarter of the town is even part of the Green Mountain National Forest, which is a protected area.
Warren is also home to Sugarbush Resort, a popular place for skiing. The Long Trail, a famous hiking trail that goes all the way from Massachusetts to Canada, also passes through the town.
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History of Warren
Warren was officially created on November 9, 1780, and then formally established on October 20, 1789. It was named after Dr. Joseph Warren, a brave leader during the American Revolutionary War.
The first people to settle in Warren were Samuel Lard and Seth Leavitt, who arrived in 1797. They built mills along the Mad River to grind grain and make lumber. Farmers in the fertile river valleys grew hay, and by 1839, the town had 766 people. They raised cattle and many sheep. Milk and maple syrup were very important products for the town.
Skiing Comes to Warren
In the late 1930s, people started to develop the area for skiing for fun. The first ski lift in the Mad River Valley was built by the Warren Outing Club.
Then, in 1958, Damon Gadd and Jack Murphy started the Sugarbush Ski Area. They installed a three-seat gondola, which was the longest in the country at that time. This area grew into what we now know as Sugarbush Resort, a big tourist spot.
Geography and Nature
Warren covers about 103.5 square kilometers (about 40 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water. The Mad River flows through Warren. This river eventually joins the Winooski River, which then flows into Lake Champlain.
The town is also crossed by Vermont Route 100, a main road, and has a small airport called Warren-Sugarbush Airport.
People of Warren
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 58 | — | |
| 1810 | 229 | 294.8% | |
| 1820 | 320 | 39.7% | |
| 1830 | 766 | 139.4% | |
| 1840 | 943 | 23.1% | |
| 1850 | 962 | 2.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,041 | 8.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,008 | −3.2% | |
| 1880 | 951 | −5.7% | |
| 1890 | 866 | −8.9% | |
| 1900 | 826 | −4.6% | |
| 1910 | 825 | −0.1% | |
| 1920 | 654 | −20.7% | |
| 1930 | 486 | −25.7% | |
| 1940 | 450 | −7.4% | |
| 1950 | 498 | 10.7% | |
| 1960 | 469 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 588 | 25.4% | |
| 1980 | 956 | 62.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,172 | 22.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,681 | 43.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,705 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,977 | 16.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,681 people living in Warren. The town had 742 households, and 437 of those were families. The population density was about 42 people per square mile.
The people in Warren are of different ages. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 40 years old, meaning half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
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