Northfield, Vermont
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Northfield, Vermont | |
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Town | |
 Depot Square, Downtown Northfield | |
| Motto: "Where the Good Life Begins"[1] | |
 Located in Washington County, Vermont | |
 Location of Vermont with the U.S.A. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | 1855[2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.6 sq mi (113.0 km2) |
| • Land | 43.5 sq mi (112.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (441 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 6,207 |
| • Density | 140/sq mi (55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 05663 |
| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-50275Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462163Template:GR |
| Website | www |
Northfield is a town in Washington County, Vermont, United States. It lies in a valley within the Green Mountains, and has been the home of Norwich University since 1866. The town contains the village of Northfield, where over half of its population lives. The total population of the town was 6,207 at the 2010 census.[3]
History
Northfield was chartered in 1781,[4] and incorporated in 1855.[5] The community was named after Northfield, Massachusetts.[6]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.6 square miles (113.0 km2), of which 43.5 square miles (112.7 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.29%, is water.[7]
The geographic center of Vermont is located within the town, with markers on the university campus of the geographical and magnetic centers.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,855 | — | |
| 1910 | 3,226 | 13.0% | |
| 1920 | 3,096 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 3,438 | 11.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,601 | 4.7% | |
| 1950 | 4,314 | 19.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,511 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,870 | 8.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,435 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 5,610 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,791 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 6,207 | 7.2% |
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 5,791 people, 1,819 households, and 1,224 families residing in the town. The population density was 132.5 people per square mile (51.2/km2). There were 1,958 housing units at an average density of 44.8 per square mile (17.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.41% White, 1.02% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of the population.
There were 1,819 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were couples living together and joined in either marriage or civil union, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 27.2% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 122.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,523, and the median income for a family was $51,818. Males had a median income of $32,168 versus $24,781 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,592. About 3.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Media
Northfield's local newspapers include the Northfield News & Transcript[8] and the Barre Montpelier Times Argus.[9] The Northfield News & Transcript is a weekly newspaper and was established in 1878 by George Richmond.
Every county in Vermont except for Bennington County is part of the Burlington, Vermont broadcast television market.
The only radio station within town limits is WNUB-FM of Norwich University.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Northfield can be accessed via Exit 5 of Interstate 89.
Notable people
- Joseph H. Denny, Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives and President pro tempore of the Vermont State Senate[10]
- Alonzo Jackman, Norwich University professor and Brigadier General of the Vermont Militia in the American Civil War[11]
- Charles Paine, president of the Vermont Central Railroad and the 15th governor of Vermont[12]
- Charles Plumley, congressman from Vermont[13]
- Frank Plumley, congressman from Vermont[14]
- Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Town of Northfield official website". Town of Northfield official website. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "Northfield Vermont". City-Data.com. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Northfield town, Washington County, Vermont". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ "Town of Northfield official website". Town of Northfield official website. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "Northfield Vermont". City-Data.com. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "Profile for Northfield, Vermont, VT". ePodunk. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Northfield town, Washington County, Vermont". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ "The Northfield News". The Northfield News. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "Times Argus". Times Argus. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ Ellis, William Arba (1911). Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor. The Capitol City Press. p. 391.
- ^ Duffy, John J. (2003). The Vermont Encyclopedia. UPNE. p. 169.
- ^ "Charles Paine". Find A Grave. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "PLUMLEY, Charles Albert, (1875 - 1964)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "PLUMLEY, Frank, (1844 - 1924)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
External links
- Town of Northfield official website
- Norwich University
- [Northfield can be accessed via Exit 5 of Interstate 89. City-Data.com]
- ePodunk: Profile for Northfield Vermont
- The Northfield News
- Times Argus
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