Jericho, Vermont facts for kids
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Jericho, Vermont
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Town hall of Jericho, Vermont
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Location in Chittenden County and the state of Vermont.
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 Jericho, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden |
| Communities | Jericho Jericho Center Nashville Riverside Underhill Flats (part) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,104 |
| • Density | 143.53/sq mi (55.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05465
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-36700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462128 |
Jericho is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,104. The town was named after the ancient city of Jericho.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.1 km2), of which 35.4 square miles (91.7 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2), or 0.45%, is water.
Two towns
The town of Jericho has a close bond with the neighboring town of Underhill. The area has four distinct village areas. The historic Old Red Mill, home of the Jericho Historical Society stands in the Jericho Corners village on Route 15, an area that extends from the Browns River crossing near Joe's Snack Bar eastward to the post office and the Jericho Elementary School. Jericho Corners is also the location of the Galusha House, home of Truman Galusha, a brick Federal-style house built in 1790 and like Jericho's Old Red Mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Jericho's second village, Jericho Center, on Browns Trace Road, is home to several historic buildings, churches, and Jericho Center Country Store, Vermont's oldest continuously running general store. The Jericho Center Village is also known for its picturesque Village Green, or "Common", a typical park-like center of a Vermont village, surrounded by historic buildings.
Next, half of the Underhill Flats area on Route 15 actually sits in Jericho. This area features the multi-use Mills Riverside Park and two general stores (Jolly & Jacob's). Underhill Center has two general stores as well as St. Thomas Catholic Church, a small postal office, and access to Underhill State Park, which is a gateway to hiking, snowshoeing, biking, and many other outdoor activities.
Jericho is home to the Chittenden East Wolverines of the Northern Vermont Youth Football League and one of Vermont's oldest and largest Boy Scout troops, Troop 627.
The two towns share the Underhill-Jericho Fire Department.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 381 | — | |
| 1800 | 728 | 91.1% | |
| 1810 | 1,185 | 62.8% | |
| 1820 | 1,219 | 2.9% | |
| 1830 | 1,654 | 35.7% | |
| 1840 | 1,684 | 1.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,837 | 9.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,669 | −9.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,757 | 5.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,687 | −4.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,461 | −13.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,373 | −6.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,307 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,138 | −12.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,091 | −4.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,077 | −1.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,135 | 5.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,425 | 25.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,343 | 64.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,575 | 52.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,302 | 20.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,015 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,009 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,104 | 1.9% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 5,015 people, 1,751 households, and 1,402 families residing in the town. The population density was 141.7 people per square mile (54.7/km2). There were 1,774 housing units at an average density of 50.1 per square mile (19.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.45% White, 0.68% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.
There were 1,751 households, out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $65,375, and the median income for a family was $72,500. Males had a median income of $49,375 versus $30,488 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,941. About 3.6% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley (1865–1931), farmer who photographed over five thousand snow crystals
- Lea Davison, Olympic athlete
- William B. Gray, United States attorney for Vermont
- Heman Lowry, U.S. marshal for Vermont
- Anson Rood (1827–1898), Wisconsin State assemblyman and businessman
See also
In Spanish: Jericho (Vermont) para niños
