Reading, Vermont

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Reading, Vermont
Town
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Bennett's 1815 House, located at the junction of Vermont Routes 44 and 106, southeast of the town center
Windsor County Vermont incorporated and unincorporated areas Reading highlighted.svg
Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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Reading, Vermont
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°29′39″N72°35′47″W / 43.49417°N 72.59639°W / 43.49417; -72.59639
Country United States
State Vermont
County Windsor
Area
 • Total41.7 sq mi (107.9 km2)
 • Land41.5 sq mi (107.5 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation
1,870 ft (570 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total687
 • Density16/sq mi (6.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05062
Area code 802
FIPS code 50-58375 [1]
GNIS feature ID1462183 [2]
Website readingvt.govoffice.com

Reading is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. The population was 687 at the 2020 census. [3]

Contents

History

On August 30, 1754, after being captured by Abenakis at Fort at Number 4, Charlestown, New Hampshire, and being force-marched to Montreal, Susannah Willard Johnson gave birth to a daughter about .5 miles (0.80 km) up Knapp Brook. A marker beside Vermont Route 106 commemorates this event. [4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.7 square miles (107.9 km2), of which 41.5 square miles (107.5 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.4 km2) (0.41%) is water.

Landmarks

Reading is the home of Jenne Farm, a tourist attraction that draws in many photographers and other visitors, especially in the autumn.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1790 747—
1800 1,12049.9%
1810 1,56539.7%
1820 1,6032.4%
1830 1,409−12.1%
1840 1,363−3.3%
1850 1,171−14.1%
1860 1,159−1.0%
1870 1,012−12.7%
1880 953−5.8%
1890 749−21.4%
1900 649−13.4%
1910 530−18.3%
1920 463−12.6%
1930 4742.4%
1940 437−7.8%
1950 4707.6%
1960 4720.4%
1970 56419.5%
1980 64714.7%
1990 614−5.1%
2000 70715.1%
2010 666−5.8%
2020 6873.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

As of the census [1] of 2010, there were 666 people, 290 households, and 192 families residing in the town. The population density was 16.0 inhabitants per square mile (6.2/km2). There were 448 housing units at an average density of 10.7 per square mile (4.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.1% White, 0.0% African American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 290 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.8% age 19 or under, 3.8% from 20 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 36.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $58,667, and the median income for a family was $67,250. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $29,219 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,950. About 1.05% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education and Municipal services

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Reading Elementary School

Reading is served by Reading Elementary School for Grades Pre-K–6. In 2017–2018, there were a total of 60 students. [6] Student attend grades 7–12 at Woodstock Union High and Middle School. This school is part of the Windsor Central Unified District as of July 1, 2018, as part of Vermont Act 46 changes.

Notable people

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References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Census - Geography Profile: Reading town, Windsor County, Vermont". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  4. ↑ "VERMONT'S HISTORIC ROADSIDE MARKERS". Vermont State Historic Sites. historicvermont.org. August 26, 2010. Archived from the original on February 3, 2006.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  6. ↑ AOE - http://education.vermont.gov/data-and-reporting/school-reports/
  7. ↑ "BROWN, Titus, (1786 - 1849)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved December 10, 2013.

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