Ludlow (town), Vermont
Ludlow, Vermont | |
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 Ludlow in 1906 | |
 Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,067 ft (325 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,963 |
| • Density | 55/sq mi (21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 05149 |
| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-41275[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462138[2] |
| Website | www |
Ludlow is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,963 at the 2010 census.[3] Ludlow is the home of Okemo Mountain, a popular ski resort. It was named after Ludlow, Massachusetts which is less than 100 miles away.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km2), of which 35.2 square miles (91.1 km2) is land and 0.54 square miles (1.4 km2), or 1.46%, is water.[4] Within the town is located the incorporated village of Ludlow. Lake Rescue, a popular lake for recreational activities, is located about three miles north of the town center along Vermont Route 100. Vermont Route 103 passes east-west through the center of town.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 179 | — | |
| 1800 | 410 | 129.1% | |
| 1810 | 877 | 113.9% | |
| 1820 | 1,144 | 30.4% | |
| 1830 | 1,227 | 7.3% | |
| 1840 | 1,363 | 11.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,619 | 18.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,568 | −3.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,827 | 16.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,005 | 9.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,768 | −11.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,042 | 15.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,215 | 8.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,421 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,305 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,458 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,428 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,386 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,463 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,414 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,302 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,449 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,963 | −19.8% | |
| 2014 (est.) | 1,935 | [5] | −1.4% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,449 people, 1,060 households, and 658 families residing in the town. The population density was 69.4 people per square mile (26.8/km2). There were 3,001 housing units at an average density of 85.1/sq mi (32.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.41% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.
There were 1,060 households out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the town the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,969, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $30,911 versus $22,179 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,708. About 5.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States; attended Black River Academy[7]
- Abby Maria Hemenway, author and historian[8]
- John F. Murphy, Sr., longtime legislator and politician[9]
- Richard F. Pettigrew, lawyer, surveyor, land developer, and US senator from South Dakota[10]
- Edward Kirk Warren, businessman[11]
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Ludlow town, Windsor County, Vermont". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ludlow town, Windsor County, Vermont". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation, Calvin Coolidge, at his Graduation, May 23, 1890, retrieved January 31, 2014
- ^ John J. Duffy, Samuel B. Hand, Ralph H. Orth, editors, The Vermont Encyclopedia, 2003, page 156
- ^ Susan Smallheer, Rutland Herald, Murphy Remembered as Iconic Citizen Legislator, November 22, 2011
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- United States Congress. "Ludlow (town), Vermont (id: p000271)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress., retrieved January 31, 2014
- ^ James Terry White, The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volume XVII, 1920, page 235
External links
- Town & Village of Ludlow official website
- Black River Academy Museum
- Okemo Mountain Resort
- http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com
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