South Barre, Vermont Explained

Official Name:South Barre, Vermont
Settlement Type:CDP
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Vermont
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washington
Area Total Km2:5.4
Area Land Km2:5.4
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:2.1
Area Land Sq Mi:2.1
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:1242
Population Density Km2:229.1
Population Density Sq Mi:593.3
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation M:225
Elevation Ft:738
Coordinates:44.1667°N -72.5025°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:05670
Area Code:802
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:50-66025[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1459567[2]

South Barre is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Barre in Washington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,242 at the 2000 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.4km2, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,242 people, 534 households, and 367 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 229.4/km2. There were 553 housing units at an average density of 102.2/km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.87% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of the population.

There were 534 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $50,625. Males had a median income of $32,167 versus $22,974 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,480. About 2.9% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, South Barre has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=872534&cityname=South+Barre%2C+Vermont%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for South Barre, Vermont

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