Brattleboro (CDP), Vermont explained

Official Name:Brattleboro, Vermont
Settlement Type:CDP
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Vermont
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Windham
Area Total Km2:25.8
Area Land Km2:24.7
Area Water Km2:1.1
Area Total Sq Mi:10.0
Area Land Sq Mi:9.5
Area Water Sq Mi:0.4
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:7,414
Population Density Km2:335.7
Population Density Sq Mi:869.3
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation M:68
Elevation Ft:223
Coordinates:42.8561°N -72.5642°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:05301-05304
Area Code:802
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:50-07975[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1456556[2]

Brattleboro is a census-designated place (CDP) corresponding to the densely populated core of the town of Brattleboro in Windham County, Vermont, United States. The population was 8,289 at the 2000 census.

Geography

The CDP consists of the eastern portion of the town, adjacent to the Connecticut River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 25.8km2. 24.7km2 of it is land and 1.1km2 of it (4.22%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 7,414 people, 3,729 households, and 1,894 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 335.8/km2. There were 3,958 housing units at an average density of 160.4/km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.8% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 3,729 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.5% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.2% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,952, and the median income for a family was $40,509. Males had a median income of $30,463 versus $25,115 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,573. About 11.2% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Brattleboro town, Windham County, Vermont; Burlington city, Vermont. www.census.gov.