Halifax, Vermont

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Halifax, Vermont
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Halifax, Vermont
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Halifax, Vermont
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°46′55″N72°44′58″W / 42.78194°N 72.74944°W / 42.78194; -72.74944
Country United States
State Vermont
County Windham
Chartered May 11, 1750
Area
 • Total39.8 sq mi (103.1 km2)
 • Land39.7 sq mi (102.9 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
1,726 ft (526 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total771
 • Density19/sq mi (7.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05358
Area code 802
FIPS code 50-31150 [1]
GNIS feature ID1462113 [2]

Halifax is a town in Windham County, Vermont, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 771. [3]

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History

Halifax was the second town chartered, west of the Connecticut River on May 11, 1750 by New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth, meaning Halifax is the second oldest town in the state after Bennington. The town was named for the George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax. [4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.8 square miles (103.1 km2), of which 39.8 square miles (103.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km2) (0.13%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1790 1,309—
1800 1,60022.2%
1810 1,7589.9%
1820 1,567−10.9%
1830 1,562−0.3%
1840 1,399−10.4%
1850 1,133−19.0%
1860 1,126−0.6%
1870 1,029−8.6%
1880 852−17.2%
1890 702−17.6%
1900 662−5.7%
1910 635−4.1%
1920 504−20.6%
1930 390−22.6%
1940 353−9.5%
1950 343−2.8%
1960 268−21.9%
1970 29510.1%
1980 48865.4%
1990 58820.5%
2000 78233.0%
2010 720−7.9%
2020 7717.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

As of the census [1] of 2000, there were 782 people, 312 households, and 209 families residing in the town. The population density was 19.7 people per square mile (7.6/km2). There were 493 housing units at an average density of 12.4 per square mile (4.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.31% White, 0.26% Asian, and 2.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 312 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,458, and the median income for a family was $41,667. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $23,542 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,738. About 9.3% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

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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: Halifax town, Windham County, Vermont" . Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Profile for Halifax, Vermont". ePodunk. Archived from the original on July 16, 2003. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
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