Wells, Vermont facts for kids
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Wells, Vermont
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Church in Wells, Vermont
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Wells, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 23.4 sq mi (60.5 km2) |
| • Land | 22.6 sq mi (58.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,214 |
| • Density | 51.88/sq mi (20.066/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05774 (Wells)
05764 (Poultney) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-77950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462248 |
Wells is a small town located in Rutland County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,214 people lived there. It's a quiet place known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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Geography of Wells
Wells covers a total area of about 23.4 square miles (61 km2). Most of this area, around 22.5 square miles (58 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) or 3.42%, is water. The main village of Wells is in the southern part of the town. You can find it along Vermont Route 30.
Lakes and Ponds in Wells
Wells is home to some lovely bodies of water. Little Lake, also called Little Pond, is completely within the town's borders. Part of Lake Saint Catherine is also in Wells.
Lake Saint Catherine is a large lake, about 930 acres (376 ha) big. It starts in Poultney and flows south into Wells. The deepest part of the lake is 68 feet, and its average depth is about 32.2 feet. It holds a lot of water, about 36,937,000 m3 (1.304417845×109 cu ft). This lake is about five miles long. It connects to Little Pond through a narrow channel.
Little Pond is a shallower lake, about 181 acres (73 ha) in size. It's only about two feet deep on average, with a maximum depth of four feet. Its volume is about 447,000 m3 (15,785,656 cu ft).
Population of Wells
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 622 | — | |
| 1800 | 978 | 57.2% | |
| 1810 | 1,040 | 6.3% | |
| 1820 | 986 | −5.2% | |
| 1830 | 880 | −10.8% | |
| 1840 | 740 | −15.9% | |
| 1850 | 804 | 8.6% | |
| 1860 | 642 | −20.1% | |
| 1870 | 483 | −24.8% | |
| 1880 | 665 | 37.7% | |
| 1890 | 621 | −6.6% | |
| 1900 | 606 | −2.4% | |
| 1910 | 569 | −6.1% | |
| 1920 | 521 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 515 | −1.2% | |
| 1940 | 420 | −18.4% | |
| 1950 | 487 | 16.0% | |
| 1960 | 419 | −14.0% | |
| 1970 | 560 | 33.7% | |
| 1980 | 815 | 45.5% | |
| 1990 | 902 | 10.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,121 | 24.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,150 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,214 | 5.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,121 people living in Wells. These people lived in 466 households, and 334 of these were families. The town had about 49.7 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Wells were White (98.66%). A small number were African American (0.36%), Native American (0.09%), or from other backgrounds.
Households and Families
About 26.2% of households in Wells had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 58.8%, were married couples living together. About 8.6% had a female head of household without a husband. Around 23.2% of all households were single people living alone. About 11.8% of these single people were 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.41 people. The average family had 2.80 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Wells was spread out by age. About 22.2% of residents were under 18 years old. About 5.7% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.2% of the population. Those between 45 and 64 years old were 28.4%. Finally, 18.6% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Wells was 43 years.
Notable People from Wells
Some interesting people have connections to Wells:
- Tom Peters is a famous business expert and author. He wrote the well-known book In Search of Excellence.
- E. B. Ward was an important American industrialist in the 1800s. He spent some of his childhood years in Wells.
History of Wells
You can find old photos of Wells, Vermont, and the surrounding area online. These pictures show what the town looked like in the past.
- Richard Clayton Photography Vintage Wells, Vermont and area photos
Images for kids
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Church in Wells, Vermont
See also
In Spanish: Wells (Vermont) para niños
