West Windsor, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Windsor, Vermont
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Vermont Route 44 eastbound
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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 West Windsor, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 24.7 sq mi (64.0 km2) |
| • Land | 24.6 sq mi (63.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,344 |
| • Density | 54.39/sq mi (21.000/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-83050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462257 |
West Windsor is a small town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 1,344 people lived there.
The town was once known for the Ascutney Mountain Resort. This resort closed in 2010. Later, in 2015, the people of West Windsor bought the resort themselves.
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Exploring West Windsor's Geography
West Windsor covers a total area of about 64 square kilometers (24.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 63.8 square kilometers (24.6 square miles), is land. Only a small part, 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Brownsville: A Key Community
Brownsville is a small village within West Windsor. It is one of the few developed areas in the town. Brownsville is located at the base of Mount Ascutney. This mountain is quite tall, reaching an elevation of 3,143 feet.
Understanding West Windsor's Population
The population of West Windsor has changed over many years. Here's how it has grown or shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,002 | — | |
| 1860 | 924 | −7.8% | |
| 1870 | 708 | −23.4% | |
| 1880 | 690 | −2.5% | |
| 1890 | 570 | −17.4% | |
| 1900 | 513 | −10.0% | |
| 1910 | 569 | 10.9% | |
| 1920 | 514 | −9.7% | |
| 1930 | 512 | −0.4% | |
| 1940 | 494 | −3.5% | |
| 1950 | 504 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 539 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 571 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 763 | 33.6% | |
| 1990 | 923 | 21.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,067 | 15.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,099 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,344 | 22.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,067 people living in West Windsor. These people lived in 456 households. A household is a group of people living together. Most of the people in the town were White (98.31%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds.
Who Lives in West Windsor?
In 2000, about 28.9% of households had children under 18. Most households (63.4%) were married couples. About 22.8% of households were single people. Around 7% of households were single people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in West Windsor in 2000 was 45 years old. The town had a fairly even number of males and females.
Recent Population Changes
Between 2010 and 2020, West Windsor's population grew by more than 20%. This growth also led to changes in housing prices. The average price for a single-family home more than doubled during this time.
West Windsor's Economy and Community Spirit
The Ascutney Mountain Resort was a big part of West Windsor's economy. However, it closed in 2010. This happened because there wasn't enough snow and the resort had money problems.
Citizens Buy the Ski Area
In 2015, the town decided to buy the closed ski area. They got help from a group called the Trust for Public Land. The people of West Windsor then worked together. They created a plan to run the ski area themselves. This plan relied on volunteers and aimed to be sustainable.
Famous People from West Windsor
- Rollin Amsden: He was a U.S. Marshal for Vermont.
- Charles Bronson: A well-known actor. He is buried in Brownsville Cemetery.
See also
In Spanish: West Windsor para niños
