Waterbury (CDP), Vermont facts for kids
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Waterbury, Vermont
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Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont
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 Waterbury (CDP), Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Town | Waterbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,897 |
| • Density | 983/sq mi (379/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
05671, 05676
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-76900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1460075 |
Waterbury is a small community located in the state of Vermont, in the United States. It's part of Washington County. In 2020, about 1,897 people lived there. Waterbury used to be its own village with its own government. But in 2017, its government joined with the larger town of Waterbury. This means the village and the town now share one government.
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What is Waterbury's Geography Like?
Waterbury is a small area. It covers about 5.0 square kilometers (about 1.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 4.9 square kilometers (1.9 square miles). A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
How Has Waterbury's Population Changed?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 756 | — | |
| 1890 | 955 | 26.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,597 | 67.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,377 | −13.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,515 | 10.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,776 | 17.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,074 | 73.1% | |
| 1950 | 3,153 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,984 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,840 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,892 | −33.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,702 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,706 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,763 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,897 | 7.6% | |
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The number of people living in Waterbury has changed over many years. For example, in 1880, there were 756 people. By 1950, the population grew to 3,153. Then it went down for a while. In 2020, the population was 1,897 people.
Who Lives in Waterbury?
In 2000, there were 1,706 people living in Waterbury. These people lived in 793 homes. About half of these homes (409) were families. Most people in Waterbury were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
The average home had about 2 people. Families usually had about 2 or 3 people. About 21% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Waterbury was 37 years old.
What About Income in Waterbury?
In 2000, the average income for a home in Waterbury was $37,218 per year. For families, the average income was $47,708. The average income for each person was $20,678. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This means they had lower incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Waterbury (condado de Washington, Vermont) para niños
