Weybridge, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Weybridge, Vermont
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The Weybridge Town Hall on Quaker Village Road
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| Motto(s):
The Town of Peace and Tranquility
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Location in Addison County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Communities | Weybridge Weybridge Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.6 sq mi (45.6 km2) |
| • Land | 17.1 sq mi (44.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 814 |
| • Density | 47/sq mi (18.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05753
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| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-83275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462258 |
Weybridge is a small town located in Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 814 people lived there.
Where is Weybridge?
Weybridge is found in the middle of Addison County, within the beautiful Champlain Valley. It shares its borders with several other towns. To the southeast is Middlebury, to the south is Cornwall, and to the southwest is Bridport. Addison is to the west, and New Haven is to the north. A river called Otter Creek makes up a big part of the town's northern and eastern edges.
The United States Census Bureau says that Weybridge covers a total area of about 45.6 square kilometers (17.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 44.4 square kilometers (17.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.2 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Weybridge?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 175 | — | |
| 1800 | 502 | 186.9% | |
| 1810 | 750 | 49.4% | |
| 1820 | 714 | −4.8% | |
| 1830 | 850 | 19.0% | |
| 1840 | 797 | −6.2% | |
| 1850 | 804 | 0.9% | |
| 1860 | 667 | −17.0% | |
| 1870 | 627 | −6.0% | |
| 1880 | 608 | −3.0% | |
| 1890 | 543 | −10.7% | |
| 1900 | 518 | −4.6% | |
| 1910 | 494 | −4.6% | |
| 1920 | 438 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 418 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 385 | −7.9% | |
| 1950 | 402 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 430 | 7.0% | |
| 1970 | 618 | 43.7% | |
| 1980 | 667 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 749 | 12.3% | |
| 2000 | 824 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 833 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 814 | −2.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 824 people living in Weybridge. These people made up 322 households and 230 families. The town had about 18 people per square kilometer (48.5 people per square mile).
Most people in Weybridge were White (98.42%). A small number were African American (0.61%) or Asian (0.49%). About 1.58% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.3%) were married couples. The average household had 2.56 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.
The median age in Weybridge was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41, and half were older. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from Weybridge
Many interesting people have connections to Weybridge, Vermont. Here are a few:
- Claire D. Ayer: A state senator who helped make laws for Vermont.
- Chris Bohjalian: A well-known novelist who writes many books.
- Charity Bryant: A writer and business owner from the past.
- Darius Clark: A doctor and politician.
- Sylvia Drake: A tailor who was a long-time partner of Charity Bryant.
- Sidney Lawrence: A US congressman who served in the government.
- George T. Tobin: An American illustrator, meaning he drew pictures for books and other things. He was born in Weybridge.
- Silas Wright: A US senator who also served in the government.
- Julia Alvarez: A famous writer.
See also
In Spanish: Weybridge (Vermont) para niños
