Woodford, Vermont facts for kids
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Woodford, Vermont
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Woodford, Vermont
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 Woodford, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| • Total | 355 |
| • Density | 9/sq mi (3.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05201
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| 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.
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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 | |||
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| 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
In Spanish: Woodford (Vermont) para niños
