Highgate, Vermont
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| Highgate, Vermont | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| - Total | 59.9 sq mi (155.1 km²) |
| - Land | 51.1 sq mi (132.5 km²) |
| - Water | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,397 |
| - Density | 66.4/sq mi (25.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 05459 |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-33025[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462118[2] |
Highgate is a town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. The population was 3,397 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 59.9 square miles (155.1 km²), of which, 51.1 square miles (132.5 km²) of it is land and 8.7 square miles (22.6 km²) of it (14.59%) is water. The Missisquoi and Rock Rivers flow through the town.
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[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,397 people, 1,207 households, and 922 families residing in the town. The population density was 66.4 people per square mile (25.6/km²). There were 1,375 housing units at an average density of 26.9/sq mi (10.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.93% White, 0.03% African American, 4.21% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.
There were 1,207 households out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 16.6% 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 2.81 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,556, and the median income for a family was $44,697. Males had a median income of $30,342 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,505. About 7.4% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable Features
Highgate has an HVDC back-to-back station in Highgate since 1985. It was built by Asea in the record time of just 8 months. It works with a bipolar voltage of 56 kV and can transfer a maximum power of 200 megawatts. It was built on such short notice because the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant had an extended maintenance period approaching.
[edit] Transportation
Located within the town is the Interstate 89 Highgate Springs / Quebec Route 133 Saint-Armand -Phillipsburg Quebec border crossing.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Vermont Atlas and Gazetteer (1988) Freeport, Maine: DeLorme Mapping Copmany<, maps 53-54
[edit] External links
- Highgate Official Town Website
- Highgate, Vermont is at coordinates Coordinates:
- HVDC-back-to back station Highgate
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