Braintree, Vermont
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Image:Braintree vt highlight.png Image:Braintree hill meeting house.jpg Braintree is a town located in Orange County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,194. Braintree includes the places Braintree Center, Braintree Hill, East Braintree, West Braintree, Peth and Snowsville.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 99.2 km² (38.3 mi²). 99.1 km² (38.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,194 people, 482 households, and 325 families residing in the town. The population density is 12.0/km² (31.2/mi²). There are 567 housing units at an average density of 5.7/km² (14.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.41% White, 0.00% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 482 households out of which 32.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% are non-families. 24.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $37,232, and the median income for a family is $45,357. Males have a median income of $30,707 versus $21,411 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,480. 6.5% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.2% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Braintree Town Website
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