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'''Waitsfield''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Washington County, Vermont|Washington County]], [[Vermont]], United States. The population was 1,844 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US5002375325| title=Census - Geography Profile: Waitsfield town, Washington County, Vermont| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=January 7, 2022}}</ref> It was created by Vermont charter on February 25, 1782. It was granted to militia Generals Benjamin Wait, [[Roger Enos]] and others, named for Wait.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=25254|title=Profile for Waitsfield, Vermont|publisher=[[ePodunk]]|access-date=2010-05-10}}</ref>
'''Waitsfield''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Washington County, Vermont|Washington County]], [[Vermont]], United States. The population was 1,844 as of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US5002375325| title=Census - Geography Profile: Waitsfield town, Washington County, Vermont| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=January 7, 2022}}</ref> It was created by a Vermont charter on February 25, 1782, and was granted to militia Generals Benjamin Wait, [[Roger Enos]] and others. The town was named after Wait.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=25254|title=Profile for Waitsfield, Vermont|publisher=[[ePodunk]]|access-date=May 10, 2010}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|69.7|sqkm|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|69.2|sqkm|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.5|sqkm|disp=flip}}, or 0.68%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Waitsfield town, Washington County, Vermont| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=September 19, 2012}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|69.7|sqkm|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|69.2|sqkm|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.5|sqkm|disp=flip}}, or 0.68%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Waitsfield town, Washington County, Vermont| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=September 19, 2012}}</ref>


Waitsfield is located in the valley of the [[Mad River (Vermont)|Mad River]], between the main range of the [[Green Mountains]] to the west and the Northfield Mountains to the east. [[Vermont Route 100]] runs through the valley, connecting [[Waterbury, Vermont|Waterbury]] to the north with [[Warren, Vermont|Warren]] and [[Rochester, Vermont|Rochester]] to the south. [[Vermont Route 17]] leaves Route 100 to the west, heading over the Green Mountains past the [[Mad River Glen]] ski area, eventually reaching [[Bristol, Vermont|Bristol]].
Waitsfield is located in the valley of the [[Mad River (Vermont)|Mad River]], between the main range of the [[Green Mountains]] to the west and the Northfield Mountains to the east. [[Vermont Route 100]] runs through the valley, connecting [[Waterbury, Vermont|Waterbury]] to the north, with [[Warren, Vermont|Warren]] and [[Rochester, Vermont|Rochester]] to the south. [[Vermont Route 17]] leaves Route 100 to the west, heading over the Green Mountains past the [[Mad River Glen]] ski area, eventually reaching [[Bristol, Vermont|Bristol]].


The primary villages in town are [[Waitsfield (CDP), Vermont|Waitsfield]] and Irasville, both along Route 100. Waitsfield Common is near the geographic center of the town.
The primary villages in town are [[Waitsfield (CDP), Vermont|Waitsfield]] and Irasville, located along Route 100. Waitsfield Common is near the geographic center of the town.

===Climate===
{{Weather box
|location = Waitsfield, Vermont, 1991–2020 normals: 1142ft (348m)
|single line = Yes

|Jan high F = 27.6
|Feb high F = 30.2
|Mar high F = 37.7
|Apr high F = 51.1
|May high F = 64.0
|Jun high F = 72.3
|Jul high F = 77.2
|Aug high F = 75.7
|Sep high F = 68.8
|Oct high F = 55.0
|Nov high F = 44.0
|Dec high F = 33.3
|year high F =

|Jan mean F = 18.9
|Feb mean F = 20.9
|Mar mean F = 28.4
|Apr mean F = 41.0
|May mean F = 53.3
|Jun mean F = 61.8
|Jul mean F = 66.4
|Aug mean F = 64.9
|Sep mean F = 57.6
|Oct mean F = 45.7
|Nov mean F = 35.7
|Dec mean F = 25.6
|year mean F =

|Jan low F = 10.2
|Feb low F = 11.5
|Mar low F = 19.1
|Apr low F = 30.9
|May low F = 42.5
|Jun low F = 51.3
|Jul low F = 55.6
|Aug low F = 54.1
|Sep low F = 46.3
|Oct low F = 36.3
|Nov low F = 27.3
|Dec low F = 17.9
|year low F =

|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation inch = 3.41
|Feb precipitation inch = 3.01
|Mar precipitation inch = 3.53
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.63
|May precipitation inch = 4.35
|Jun precipitation inch = 4.57
|Jul precipitation inch = 5.24
|Aug precipitation inch = 4.71
|Sep precipitation inch = 4.38
|Oct precipitation inch = 5.42
|Nov precipitation inch = 3.56
|Dec precipitation inch = 4.41
|year precipitation inch =

|Jan snow inch = 26.90
|Feb snow inch = 27.20
|Mar snow inch = 25.00
|Apr snow inch = 6.10
|May snow inch = 0.00
|Jun snow inch = 0.00
|Jul snow inch = 0.00
|Aug snow inch = 0.00
|Sep snow inch = 0.00
|Oct snow inch = 0.90
|Nov snow inch = 7.00
|Dec snow inch = 24.60
|year snow inch =

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== Schools ==
== Schools ==
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name="VTHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.vermonthistory.org/explorer|title=Vermont History Explorer|access-date=August 7, 2015}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name="VTHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.vermonthistory.org/explorer|title=Vermont History Explorer|access-date=August 7, 2015}}</ref>
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[[Image:Waitsfield VT Town Office.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Old Town Office – Waitsfield, Vermont]]
[[Image:Waitsfield VT Town Office.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Library and old Town Office – Waitsfield, Vermont]]
The 2000 [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> stated that there were 1,659 people, 734 households, and 485 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 61.7 people per square mile (23.8/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 908 housing units at an average density of 33.7 per square mile (13.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 97.23% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.96% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.24% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.48% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.30% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.21% of the population.
The 2000 [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> stated that there were 1,659 people, 734 households, and 485 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 61.7 people per square mile (23.8/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 908 housing units at an average density of 33.7 per square mile (13.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 97.23% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.96% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.24% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.48% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.30% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.21% of the population.


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==Economy==
==Economy==


The town's economy is largely supported by two nearby ski resorts, [[Sugarbush Resort]] and [[Mad River Glen]]. Waitsfield is also home to several restaurants and lodging establishments.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Member Directory |url=https://www.madrivervalley.com/chamber-2/member-directory/ |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce |language=en-US}}</ref>
{{Advert section|date=September 2021}}

The town's economy is based around two nearby ski resorts, [[Sugarbush Resort]] and [[Mad River Glen]]. They are popular resorts with a different focus: Mad River Glen is the longest-run skier owned and skier-only resort on the East Coast and is home to the unique Single Chair lift. [[Sugarbush Resort|Sugarbush]] is a tourist resort and in recent years has grown throughout the town adding several new [[condominium|condominiums]] and a hotel.

Waitsfield has also become famous for the amazing restaurants it features. Most well known is American Flatbread: a locally owned, locally grown unique restaurant featuring famous wood-fired pizzas with local ingredients. In the parking lot of American Flatbread [[Declan Lyons]] was shot dead,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesargus.com/news/man-acquitted-of-murder-confesses/article_aabd9ffb-8eaa-50c5-92c1-3fbfaee28f8f.html|title=Man acquitted of murder confesses|website=Times Argus|language=en|access-date=2019-01-27}}</ref> notable because of the rarity of violent crime in the area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Waitsfield, VT Crime Rates & Crime Map|url=https://www.areavibes.com/waitsfield-vt/crime/|access-date=2019-01-27|website=[[AreaVibes]]}}</ref> Additionally, the local favorite Mexican spot the Mad Taco serves meat-smoked on the premises with the local brew beer, a favorite, A new restaurant The Peasant on Bridge Street serving a locally grown taste of France.

After restaurants Waitsfield features a one of a kind movie theater, The Big Picture Theater features both a restaurant and two theaters with love-style seating, and food service to the movie-goer.

During the summer a favorite in Waitsfield is the swimming holes along the Mad River. [[Lareau Farm]] and swimming under the hundred-year-old covered bridge are local favorites and often adopted by visitors.


Overall Waitsfield's economy offers the small-town feel with a big-city attitude; featuring many different high-class restaurants and activities. A long-running [[Christmas]]-themed commercial for [[Miller Brewing Company|Miller High Life]] beer was filmed in Waitsfield in 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tdn.com/seconds-of-pure-christmas/article_2533ac76-d727-5fb5-b766-103cd3597772.html|title=60 seconds of pure Christmas|last=Zimmerman|first=Cathy|publisher=TDN.com|date=2001-12-16}}</ref>
A long-running [[Christmas]]-themed commercial for [[Miller Brewing Company|Miller High Life]] beer was filmed in Waitsfield in 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tdn.com/seconds-of-pure-christmas/article_2533ac76-d727-5fb5-b766-103cd3597772.html|title=60 seconds of pure Christmas|last=Zimmerman|first=Cathy|publisher=TDN.com|date=December 16, 2001}}</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 00:37, 6 May 2024

Waitsfield, Vermont
Town
Downtown Waitsfield, Vermont
Downtown Waitsfield, Vermont
Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont
Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont
Location of Vermont with the U.S.A.
Location of Vermont with the U.S.A.
Coordinates: 44°11′20″N 72°48′45″W / 44.18889°N 72.81250°W / 44.18889; -72.81250
CountryUnited States
StateVermont
CountyWashington
Chartered1782 (Vermont)
Area
 • Total26.9 sq mi (69.7 km2)
 • Land26.7 sq mi (69.2 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation
800 ft (306 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,844
 • Density69/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05673
Area code802
FIPS code50-75325[1]
GNIS feature ID1462237[2]
Websitewww.waitsfieldvt.us

Waitsfield is a town in Washington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,844 as of the 2020 census.[3] It was created by a Vermont charter on February 25, 1782, and was granted to militia Generals Benjamin Wait, Roger Enos and others. The town was named after Wait.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.9 square miles (69.7 km2), of which 26.7 square miles (69.2 km2) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.5 km2), or 0.68%, is water.[5]

Waitsfield is located in the valley of the Mad River, between the main range of the Green Mountains to the west and the Northfield Mountains to the east. Vermont Route 100 runs through the valley, connecting Waterbury to the north, with Warren and Rochester to the south. Vermont Route 17 leaves Route 100 to the west, heading over the Green Mountains past the Mad River Glen ski area, eventually reaching Bristol.

The primary villages in town are Waitsfield and Irasville, located along Route 100. Waitsfield Common is near the geographic center of the town.

Climate

Climate data for Waitsfield, Vermont, 1991–2020 normals: 1142ft (348m)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 27.6
(−2.4) 		30.2
(−1.0) 		37.7
(3.2) 		51.1
(10.6) 		64.0
(17.8) 		72.3
(22.4) 		77.2
(25.1) 		75.7
(24.3) 		68.8
(20.4) 		55.0
(12.8) 		44.0
(6.7) 		33.3
(0.7) 		53.1
(11.7)
Daily mean °F (°C) 18.9
(−7.3) 		20.9
(−6.2) 		28.4
(−2.0) 		41.0
(5.0) 		53.3
(11.8) 		61.8
(16.6) 		66.4
(19.1) 		64.9
(18.3) 		57.6
(14.2) 		45.7
(7.6) 		35.7
(2.1) 		25.6
(−3.6) 		43.4
(6.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 10.2
(−12.1) 		11.5
(−11.4) 		19.1
(−7.2) 		30.9
(−0.6) 		42.5
(5.8) 		51.3
(10.7) 		55.6
(13.1) 		54.1
(12.3) 		46.3
(7.9) 		36.3
(2.4) 		27.3
(−2.6) 		17.9
(−7.8) 		33.6
(0.9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.41
(87) 		3.01
(76) 		3.53
(90) 		3.63
(92) 		4.35
(110) 		4.57
(116) 		5.24
(133) 		4.71
(120) 		4.38
(111) 		5.42
(138) 		3.56
(90) 		4.41
(112) 		50.22
(1,275)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 26.90
(68.3) 		27.20
(69.1) 		25.00
(63.5) 		6.10
(15.5) 		0.00
(0.00) 		0.00
(0.00) 		0.00
(0.00) 		0.00
(0.00) 		0.00
(0.00) 		0.90
(2.3) 		7.00
(17.8) 		24.60
(62.5) 		117.7
(299)
Source 1: NOAA[6]
Source 2: NOAA (Waitsfield 2 W precipitation & snowfall)[7]

Schools

Children in Waitsfield attend Waitsfield Elementary School and Harwood Union High School.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1800473—
181064736.8%
182093544.5%
18309683.5%
18401,0488.3%
18501,021−2.6%
18601,005−1.6%
1870948−5.7%
1880938−1.1%
1890815−13.1%
1900760−6.7%
1910709−6.7%
1920682−3.8%
19307236.0%
1940706−2.4%
1950661−6.4%
1960658−0.5%
197083727.2%
19801,30055.3%
19901,4229.4%
20001,65916.7%
20101,7193.6%
20201,8447.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8][9]
Library and old Town Office – Waitsfield, Vermont

The 2000 census[1] stated that there were 1,659 people, 734 households, and 485 families residing in the town. The population density was 61.7 people per square mile (23.8/km2). There were 908 housing units at an average density of 33.7 per square mile (13.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.23% White, 0.96% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 734 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,577, and the median income for a family was $54,868. Males had a median income of $31,827 versus $27,260 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,209. About 3.9% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Economy

The town's economy is largely supported by two nearby ski resorts, Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen. Waitsfield is also home to several restaurants and lodging establishments.[10]

A long-running Christmas-themed commercial for Miller High Life beer was filmed in Waitsfield in 1976.[11]

Notes

  1. ^ a b "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: Waitsfield town, Washington County, Vermont". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "Profile for Waitsfield, Vermont". ePodunk. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
  5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Waitsfield town, Washington County, Vermont". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  6. ^ "Waitsfield 2 SE, Vermont 1991-2020 Monthly Normals". Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  7. ^ "Waitsfield 2 W, Vermont 1991-2020 Monthly Normals". Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "Vermont History Explorer". Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  10. ^ "Member Directory". Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  11. ^ Zimmerman, Cathy (December 16, 2001). "60 seconds of pure Christmas". TDN.com.
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