Ryegate, Vermont

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Ryegate, Vermont
settlement_type = Town
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Vermont
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Caledonia

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area_total_km2 = 95.3
area_land_km2 = 94.7
area_water_km2 = 0.6
area_total_sq_mi = 36.8
area_land_sq_mi = 36.6
area_water_sq_mi = 0.2

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1150
population_density_km2 = 12.1
population_density_sq_mi = 31.4

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
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elevation_m = 383
elevation_ft = 1257
latd = 44 |latm = 12 |lats = 36 |latNS = N
longd = 72 |longm = 6 |longs = 2 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 05042
area_code = 802
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blank_info = 50-61525GR|2
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blank1_info = 1462195GR|3
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Ryegate is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,150 at the 2000 census. The source of the name is unclear.

History

The town was formed as part of the New Hampshire Grant of September 8, 1763. The name of the town was also spelled "Reigate," which, along with the current spelling, suggests several sources for the town's name.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.8 square miles (95.3 km²), of which, 36.6 square miles (94.7 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (0.60%) is water.

Interstate 91 is a major north-south highway in the town.

The Connecticut River flows along the east side of the town and marks the border of New Hampshire.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,150 people, 435 households, and 324 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.4 people per square mile (12.1/km²). There were 564 housing units at an average density of 15.4/sq mi (6.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.35% White, 0.09% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.35% Asian, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 435 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,761, and the median income for a family was $41,607. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,705 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,880. About 3.3% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.electricscotland.com/history/ryegate/ History of Ryegate Vermont] - out of print book available online
* [http://www.virtualvermont.com/index.php?loc=http://www.virtualvermont.com/towns/ryegate.html Ryegate information]

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