Stowe, Vermont
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Image:Stowe vt highlight.png Stowe is a town located in Lamoille County, Vermont and is a major four season destination resort. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,339.
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Skiing
Mount Mansfield is Vermont's highest mountain and is a world class ski area with terrain for all abilities (Peak: 4,395 feet). The famous "Front Four" trails (National, Lift Line, Starr and Goat) are among the most challenging and best known ski trails in the country. The lower altitude Spruce Peak is suitable for beginners and intermediates and is especially family friendly. Stowe Mountain Resort is often referred to as The Ski Capital of the East.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 188.4 km² (72.7 mi²). 188.2 km² (72.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water. Image:Mount mansfield 20040926.jpg By area, it is the largest town in the state of Vermont.
Economy
Stowe's economy is almost entirely tourism based. Numerous lodges, shops and restaurants serve the many visitors to this area. In the winter, Stowe Mountain Resort ski area is the community's largest employer. Historically there has been some manufacturing in Stowe, such as the Tubb Snowshoe factory, but they recently closed up shop and moved their manufacturing overseas.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 4,339 people, 1,905 households, and 1,129 families residing in the town. The population density was 23.1/km² (59.7/mi²). There were 2,728 housing units at an average density of 14.5/km² (37.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.51% White, 0.28% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,905 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the town the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $52,378, and the median income for a family was $64,700. Males had a median income of $37,788 versus $31,689 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,474. 6.8% of the population and 3.7% of families were below the poverty line. 6.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Notable residents
- William "Billy" Kidd, alpine skier who became the first American man to earn an Olympic medal in the sport.
- Joe Kirkwood, Sr., professional golfer.
- Maria von Trapp, matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers.
- Fritz Wiessner, pioneer of free climbing.
External links
- Stowe Vermont Official Town Website
- Stowe Mountain Resort website
- GoStowe.com - Visitor information resource web site
- Stowe Reporter - local newspaper
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| Image:Flag of Vermont.svg | State of Vermont Constitution | Towns | History | Music |
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| State Capital | |
| Regions |
Champlain Valley | Green Mountains | Mount Mansfield | Northeast Kingdom |
| Towns | For a list of the towns in Vermont, see this listing of Vermont towns. |
| Cities |
Barre City | Burlington | Montpelier | Newport City | Rutland City | South Burlington | St. Albans City | Vergennes | Winooski |
| Counties |
Addison | Bennington | Caledonia | Chittenden | Essex | Franklin | Grand Isle | Lamoille | Orange | Orleans | Rutland | Washington | Windham | Windsor |
