Whiting, Vermont facts for kids
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Whiting, Vermont
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Whiting Free Library
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Location in Addison County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.7 sq mi (35.5 km2) |
| • Land | 13.6 sq mi (35.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 405 |
| • Density | 30/sq mi (11.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05778
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| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-83800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462260 |
Whiting is a small town located in Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. It was named after John Whiting, who owned land there. In 2020, about 405 people lived in Whiting.
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Where is Whiting Located?
Whiting is in the southern part of Addison County. It sits within the southern area of the Champlain Valley.
Neighboring Towns
Whiting shares its borders with several other towns. To the southwest is Orwell. To the west, you'll find Shoreham. Cornwall is to the north. To the east are Salisbury and Leicester.
South of Whiting is Rutland County. Here, you'll find the town of Sudbury to the south. Brandon is located to the southeast.
Water Features
Otter Creek forms most of Whiting's eastern border. This creek is an important natural feature of the area.
Land and Water Area
The town of Whiting covers a total area of about 35.5 square kilometers (13.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 35.2 square kilometers (13.6 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Whiting?
The number of people living in Whiting has changed over many years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 249 | — | |
| 1800 | 404 | 62.2% | |
| 1810 | 565 | 39.9% | |
| 1820 | 609 | 7.8% | |
| 1830 | 653 | 7.2% | |
| 1840 | 660 | 1.1% | |
| 1850 | 629 | −4.7% | |
| 1860 | 542 | −13.8% | |
| 1870 | 430 | −20.7% | |
| 1880 | 455 | 5.8% | |
| 1890 | 355 | −22.0% | |
| 1900 | 361 | 1.7% | |
| 1910 | 348 | −3.6% | |
| 1920 | 302 | −13.2% | |
| 1930 | 358 | 18.5% | |
| 1940 | 312 | −12.8% | |
| 1950 | 282 | −9.6% | |
| 1960 | 304 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 359 | 18.1% | |
| 1980 | 379 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 407 | 7.4% | |
| 2000 | 380 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 419 | 10.3% | |
| 2020 | 405 | −3.3% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 380 people living in Whiting. These people lived in 155 households, and 101 of these were families. The town had about 27.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Whiting were White (97.37%). A small number were from other backgrounds.
Households and Families
Out of the 155 households, about 31% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 52.9%, were married couples. About 24.5% of households were individuals living alone. Some of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.45 people. The average family had about 2.96 people.
Age Groups
The population in Whiting included people of all ages. About 23.4% were under 18 years old. About 31.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 65 or older made up about 12.4% of the population. The average age in the town was 39 years old.
Famous People from Whiting
Some notable people have connections to Whiting:
- Asher P. Nichols: A lawyer and politician.
- Philetus Sawyer: He served as a US congressman and senator for Wisconsin.
- Lucy Hall Washington: A poet and social reformer.
- Jarvis White: A member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Whiting (Vermont) para niños
