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Woodford, Vermont
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Woodford, Vermont
Woodford, Vermont
Woodford, Vermont is located in the United States
Woodford, Vermont
Woodford, Vermont
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Vermont
County Bennington
Communities Woodford
Woodford Hollow
Area
 • Total 47.6 sq mi (123.3 km2)
 • Land 47.4 sq mi (122.8 km2)
 • Water 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation
2,165 ft (660 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 355
 • Density 9/sq mi (3.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05201
Area code(s) 802
FIPS code 50-85675
GNIS feature ID 1462271

Woodford is a small town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It's a quiet place located high up in the Green Mountains. In 2020, about 355 people called Woodford home.

Where is Woodford?

Woodford is found in the southern part of Bennington County. It sits right next to the town of Bennington.

Mountains and Rivers

Woodford is special because it's on the very top, or "crest," of the Green Mountains. This means that rain and snow falling on the western side of town flow into the Walloomsac River. This river then travels west towards the Hudson River.

On the other hand, water falling on the eastern side of Woodford flows into the Deerfield River. The Deerfield River is a smaller river that eventually joins the Connecticut River.

Size of the Town

The United States Census Bureau says that Woodford covers a total area of 47.6 square miles (123.3 km2). Most of this area, about 47.4 square miles (122.8 km2), is land. Only a small part, about 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2), is water.

People in Woodford

The number of people living in Woodford has changed over many years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1790 60
1800 138 130.0%
1810 254 84.1%
1820 212 −16.5%
1830 395 86.3%
1840 487 23.3%
1850 423 −13.1%
1860 379 −10.4%
1870 371 −2.1%
1880 487 31.3%
1890 353 −27.5%
1900 279 −21.0%
1910 187 −33.0%
1920 231 23.5%
1930 139 −39.8%
1940 170 22.3%
1950 198 16.5%
1960 207 4.5%
1970 286 38.2%
1980 314 9.8%
1990 331 5.4%
2000 414 25.1%
2010 424 2.4%
2020 355 −16.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 414 people living in Woodford. These people lived in 172 different homes. Most people in Woodford were White. A very small number were Asian or from other backgrounds.

Homes and Families

Out of the 172 homes, about 30% had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes were married couples living together. About one-third of the homes were not families.

The average number of people in each home was about 2.4. For families, the average was about 2.8 people.

Age Groups

The people in Woodford were spread across different age groups. About 22% were under 18 years old. About 32% were between 25 and 44 years old. Around 11% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Woodford was 40 years.

Income in Woodford

In 2000, the average income for a home in Woodford was about $33,929 per year. For families, the average income was about $36,944. About 11% of families and 17% of all people in Woodford lived below the poverty line. This included about 26% of children under 18.

Famous People from Woodford

Woodford has been home to some notable people:

  • Franklin W. Olin was a businessman who started Olin Industries. He also helped create the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.
  • Trenor W. Park was a lawyer, businessman, and politician.

See also

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