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Windham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. As of 2000, the population was 44,216. Its shire town is Newfane6.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,067 km² (798 mi²). 2,043 km² (789 mi²) of it is land and 24 km² (9 mi²) of it (1.18%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 44,216 people, 18,375 households, and 11,447 families residing in the county. The population density was 22/km² (56/mi²). There were 27,039 housing units at an average density of 13/km² (34/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.72% White, 0.50% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 18,375 households out of which 29.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.20% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.70% were non-families. 29.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the county, the population was spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 27.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,204, and the median income for a family was $46,989. Males had a median income of $31,094 versus $24,650 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,533. About 6.10% of families and 9.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.00% of those under age 18 and 7.90% of those age 65 or over.

Cities, towns, and villages*

* Villages are census divisions, but do not necessarily have any separate corporate existence from the towns they are in.

See also

External links

Vermont counties | Windham County, Vermont

Windham County, Vermont

 

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