Vernon, Vermont
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Image:Vernon vt highlight.png Vernon is a town located in Windham County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,141. Vernon is the home of the only nuclear power plant in Vermont. The plant is known as, "Vermont Yankee", and is owned by Entergy Corporation.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 51.8 km² (20.0 mi²). 50.2 km² (19.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.15% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 2,141 people, 741 households, and 574 families residing in the town. The population density was 42.7/km² (110.5/mi²). There were 784 housing units at an average density of 15.6/km² (40.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.60% White, 0.28% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 741 households out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $49,688, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $35,845 versus $25,139 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,720. 2.8% of the population and 2.5% of families were below the poverty line. 3.3% of those under the age of 18 and 2.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Notable residents
- Jonathan Hunt, member of the United States House of Representatives.
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