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'''Waitsfield''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Washington County, Vermont|Washington County]], [[Vermont]], |
'''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> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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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= |
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> |
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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. |
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]]. |
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The primary villages in town are [[Waitsfield (CDP), Vermont|Waitsfield]] and Irasville, |
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. |
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===Climate=== |
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|location = Waitsfield, Vermont, 1991–2020 normals: 1142ft (348m) |
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|single line = Yes |
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|Jan high F = 27.6 |
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|Feb high F = 30.2 |
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|Mar high F = 37.7 |
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|Apr high F = 51.1 |
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|May high F = 64.0 |
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|Jun high F = 72.3 |
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|Jul high F = 77.2 |
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|Aug high F = 75.7 |
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|Sep high F = 68.8 |
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|Oct high F = 55.0 |
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|Nov high F = 44.0 |
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|Dec high F = 33.3 |
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|year high F = |
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|Jan mean F = 18.9 |
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|Feb mean F = 20.9 |
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|Mar mean F = 28.4 |
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|Apr mean F = 41.0 |
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|May mean F = 53.3 |
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|Jun mean F = 61.8 |
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|Jul mean F = 66.4 |
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|Aug mean F = 64.9 |
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|Sep mean F = 57.6 |
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|Oct mean F = 45.7 |
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|Nov mean F = 35.7 |
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|Dec mean F = 25.6 |
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|year mean F = |
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|Jan low F = 10.2 |
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|Feb low F = 11.5 |
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|Mar low F = 19.1 |
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|Apr low F = 30.9 |
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|May low F = 42.5 |
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|Jun low F = 51.3 |
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|Jul low F = 55.6 |
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|Aug low F = 54.1 |
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|Sep low F = 46.3 |
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|Oct low F = 36.3 |
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|Nov low F = 27.3 |
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|Dec low F = 17.9 |
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|precipitation colour = green |
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|Jan precipitation inch = 3.41 |
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|Feb precipitation inch = 3.01 |
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|Mar precipitation inch = 3.53 |
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|Apr precipitation inch = 3.63 |
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|May precipitation inch = 4.35 |
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|Jun precipitation inch = 4.57 |
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|Jul precipitation inch = 5.24 |
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|Aug precipitation inch = 4.71 |
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|Sep precipitation inch = 4.38 |
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|Oct precipitation inch = 5.42 |
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|Nov precipitation inch = 3.56 |
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|Dec precipitation inch = 4.41 |
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|year precipitation inch = |
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|Jan snow inch = 26.90 |
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|Feb snow inch = 27.20 |
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|Mar snow inch = 25.00 |
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|Apr snow inch = 6.10 |
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|May snow inch = 0.00 |
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|Jun snow inch = 0.00 |
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|Jul snow inch = 0.00 |
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|Aug snow inch = 0.00 |
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|Sep snow inch = 0.00 |
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|Oct snow inch = 0.90 |
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|Nov snow inch = 7.00 |
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|Dec snow inch = 24.60 |
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|source 1 = NOAA<ref name = NOAA> |
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{{cite web |
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|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00438640&format=pdf |
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|title = Waitsfield 2 SE, Vermont 1991-2020 Monthly Normals |
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|access-date = October 28, 2023 |
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|source 2 = NOAA (Waitsfield 2 W precipitation & snowfall)<ref name = NOAA2> |
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|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00438637&format=pdf |
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|title = Waitsfield 2 W, Vermont 1991-2020 Monthly Normals |
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|access-date = October 28, 2023 |
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== Schools == |
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Children in Waitsfield attend [[Waitsfield Elementary School]] and [[Harwood Union High School]]. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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|2000= 1659 |
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|2010= 1719 |
|2010= 1719 |
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|2020= 1844 |
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|estyear=2014 |
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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> |
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|estimate=1723 |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center><ref name="VTHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.vermonthistory.org/explorer|title=Vermont History Explorer|accessdate=August 7, 2015}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Waitsfield VT Town Office.jpg|thumb|left|200px| |
[[Image:Waitsfield VT Town Office.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Library and old Town Office – Waitsfield, Vermont]] |
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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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There were 734 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were [[Marriage|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. |
There were 734 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were [[Marriage|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. |
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Ralph Ellison]], American author |
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* [[Bill Parker (inventor)|Bill Parker]], artist and inventor |
* [[Bill Parker (inventor)|Bill Parker]], artist and inventor |
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* [[Grace Potter]], musician of [[Grace Potter and the Nocturnals]] |
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* [[Edmund Rice (politician)|Edmund Rice]], US congressman from [[Minnesota]] |
* [[Edmund Rice (politician)|Edmund Rice]], US congressman from [[Minnesota]] |
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* [[Henry Mower Rice]], US senator from [[Minnesota]] |
* [[Henry Mower Rice]], US senator from [[Minnesota]] |
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* [[Grace Potter]], musician of [[Grace Potter and the Nocturnals]] |
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* [[Charles W. Waterman]], US senator from [[Colorado]] |
* [[Charles W. Waterman]], US senator from [[Colorado]] |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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The town's economy is based mostly around the two nearby ski resorts, [[Sugarbush Resort]] and [[Mad River Glen]]. Both are very popular resorts but different at the same time, with Mad River Glen being the longest run skier owned and skier only resort on the East Coast and Sugarbush being a much more tourist driven resort. In recent years Sugarbush has worked on growing into a much larger resort throughout the town adding several new condos and a hotel. |
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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> |
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Other than skiing Waitsfield has become famous for the amazing restaurants it features. First and most well known is American Flatbread a locally owned, locally grown unique restaurant featuring famous wood fired pizzas with local ingredients. After Flatbreads local favorite Mexican spot the Mad Taco serves local meat smoked on the premises along with locally brewed beer, a favorite among locals and tourists both. A new restaurant the Peasant just arrived on Bridge Street serving another locally grown taste this time the taste of France. |
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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> |
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After restaurants Waitsfield features a one of a kind movie theater, The Big Picture Theater features both a restaurant and two theaters with love seat style seating, and food service to your movie seat. |
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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 the visiting tourists during the summer. |
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Overall Waitsfield's economy offers the small town feel with a big city attitude. Featuring many different high class restaurants and activities it makes for the perfect getaway during any of the four seasons. |
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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> |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.waitsfieldvt.us Town of Waitsfield official website] |
* [http://www.waitsfieldvt.us Town of Waitsfield official website] |
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* [http://www.vtliving.com/towns/waitsfield/ Waitsfield VT – VT Living Magazine] |
* [http://www.vtliving.com/towns/waitsfield/ Waitsfield VT – VT Living Magazine] |
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Revision as of 00:37, 6 May 2024
Waitsfield, Vermont | |
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Town | |
 Downtown Waitsfield, Vermont | |
 Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont | |
 Location of Vermont with the U.S.A. | |
| Coordinates: 44°11′20″N 72°48′45″W / 44.18889°N 72.81250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Chartered | 1782 (Vermont) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.9 sq mi (69.7 km2) |
| • Land | 26.7 sq mi (69.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 800 ft (306 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,844 |
| • Density | 69/sq mi (26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 05673 |
| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-75325[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462237[2] |
| Website | www |
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) | |||||||||||||
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| 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
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1800 | 473 | — | |
| 1810 | 647 | 36.8% | |
| 1820 | 935 | 44.5% | |
| 1830 | 968 | 3.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,048 | 8.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,021 | −2.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,005 | −1.6% | |
| 1870 | 948 | −5.7% | |
| 1880 | 938 | −1.1% | |
| 1890 | 815 | −13.1% | |
| 1900 | 760 | −6.7% | |
| 1910 | 709 | −6.7% | |
| 1920 | 682 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 723 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 706 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 661 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 658 | −0.5% | |
| 1970 | 837 | 27.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,300 | 55.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,422 | 9.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,659 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,719 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,844 | 7.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8][9] | |||
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
- Ralph Ellison, American author
- Bill Parker, artist and inventor
- Grace Potter, musician of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
- Edmund Rice, US congressman from Minnesota
- Henry Mower Rice, US senator from Minnesota
- Charles W. Waterman, US senator from Colorado
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
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Waitsfield town, Washington County, Vermont". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ "Profile for Waitsfield, Vermont". ePodunk. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Waitsfield town, Washington County, Vermont". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ^ "Waitsfield 2 SE, Vermont 1991-2020 Monthly Normals". Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ "Waitsfield 2 W, Vermont 1991-2020 Monthly Normals". Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Vermont History Explorer". Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ^ "Member Directory". Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ Zimmerman, Cathy (December 16, 2001). "60 seconds of pure Christmas". TDN.com.
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