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26-554: Vershire is a town in Orange County , Vermont , United States, created under Vermont Charter of August 3, 1781. The population was 672 at the 2020 census . The name Vershire is a portmanteau of Vermont and New Hampshire. The town and a village were renamed "Ely" in 1880 after the Ely Mining Company, which mined copper. This changed in 1883, when 200 miners seized the plant demanding back wages. Five companies of

52-426: A female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.97. 25.60% of the county's population was under age 18, 7.80% was from age 18 to 24, 28.20% was from age 25 to 44, 25.60% was from age 45 to 64, and 12.80%

78-471: A female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94. In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

104-729: Is judicial. There are no "county taxes." Towns in Orange County are represented in four Vermont Senate Districts. The Orange Senate district includes most of Orange County. It is represented in the Vermont Senate by Mark A. MacDonald ( D ). The Washington Senate district includes the Towns of Braintree and Orange, both in Orange County, as well as all of Washington County and the Town of Stowe in Lamoille County . It

130-488: Is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km) (0.05%) is water. The headwaters of the Ompompanoosuc River are located in the town. As of the census of 2000, there were 629 people, 261 households, and 174 families residing in the town. The population density was 17.2 people per square mile (6.7/km). There were 378 housing units at an average density of 10.4 per square mile (4.0/km). The racial makeup of

156-835: Is one of the Vermont roads on which moose are most often encountered. They are common from Worcester to Elmore . Route 12 begins at the New Hampshire state line on the Connecticut River in the town of Weathersfield . It continues north along the west bank of the Connecticut River, overlapped with U.S. Route 5 , until Hartland . It then heads northwest to Woodstock and then north through Montpelier to end at Vermont Route 15A in Morrisville . Vermont Route 12 runs parallel to Interstate 89 from

182-476: Is represented in the Vermont Senate by Ann Cummings ( D ), Andrew Perchlik ( D ), and Anne Watson ( D ). The Windsor Senate district includes the Town of Thetford, in Orange County, as well as most of Windsor County . It is represented in the Vermont Senate by Alison Clarkson ( D ), Dick McCormack ( D ), and Rebecca White ( D ). The Caledonia Senate district includes the Town of Newbury, in Orange County, as well as most of Caledonia County . It

208-511: Is represented in the Vermont Senate by Jane Kitchel ( D ). In 1828 , Orange County was won by National Republican Party candidate John Quincy Adams . In 1832 , the county was won by Anti-Masonic Party candidate William Wirt . From William Henry Harrison in 1836 to Winfield Scott in 1852 , the county would vote the Whig Party candidates. From John C. Frémont in 1856 to Richard Nixon in 1960 (barring 1912 , where

234-476: The census of 2000, the county had 28,226 people, 10,936 households, and 7,611 families. The population density was 41 people per square mile (16 people/km ). There were 13,386 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7.3/km ). The county's racial makeup was 98.02% White , 0.24% Black or African American , 0.27% Native American , 0.35% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.13% from other races , and 0.95% from two or more races. 0.58% of

260-544: The poverty line , including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over. Residents are in the Rivendell Interstate School District . Orange County, Vermont Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont . As of the 2020 census , the population was 29,277. Its shire town ( county seat ) is the town of Chelsea . Orange County was organized on February 2, 1781, as an original county within

286-414: The 11,887 households, 28.3% had children under age 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.8% were non-families, and 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.83. The median age was 43.8 years. The county's median household income was $ 52,079 and

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312-490: The Democrats victory in 1964, the county went back to voting for Republican candidates for another 20 year winning streak starting with Richard Nixon in 1968 and ending with George H. W. Bush in 1988 . The county would be won by Bill Clinton in both the 1992 and 1996 presidential elections. George W. Bush would win Orange County in 2000 and would be the last time a Republican presidential candidate would carry

338-644: The National Guard were called out to suppress the miners. It is the home of The Mountain School of Milton Academy, a selective independent semester program that provides academically motivated high school juniors from across the country the opportunity to live and work on a farm. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 36.5 square miles (94.6 km), of which 36.5 square miles (94.5 km)

364-613: The Woodstock/ Hartford vicinity to Montpelier. Vermont Route 12A is a state highway in central Vermont , United States . It provides an alternate route to VT 12 between Randolph and Northfield , via Braintree , Granville and Roxbury . The road currently used by Vermont Route 12A was originally designated New England Interstate Route 12A as part of the New England Interstate Route System and existed as such until it

390-481: The county was won by Progressive Party candidate and former president Theodore Roosevelt ), the Republican Party would have a 104-year winning streak in the county. In 1964 , the county was won by Democratic Party incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson , who became not only the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Orange County, but the first to win the state of Vermont entirely. Following

416-482: The county. John Kerry won the county in 2004 , and Orange County has been won by the Democratic candidates in presidential elections since then. The county is served by four school districts (supervisory unions): Additionally, Fairlee, Vershire, and West Fairlee are in the Rivendell Interstate School District . The town of Randolph is also home to the campus of Vermont State University Randolph (which

442-443: The median family income was $ 61,221. Males had a median income of $ 41,281 versus $ 35,938 for females. The county's per capita income was $ 25,951. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. As in all Vermont counties, there is a small executive function that is mostly consolidated at the state level. Remaining county government

468-401: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.3% were of English , 12.8% French , 11.5% American , 10.8% Irish , 6.0% German and 5.5% French Canadian ancestry. 97.4% spoke English and 1.5% French as their first language. There were 10,936 households, of which 33.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.10% were married couples living together, 8.90% had

494-421: The population were below the poverty line , including 11.40% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , the county had 28,936 people, 11,887 households, and 7,865 families. The population density was 42.1 inhabitants per square mile (16.3/km ). There were 14,845 housing units at an average density of 21.6 per square mile (8.3/km ). The county's racial makeup

520-542: The state . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has an area of 692 square miles (1,790 km ), of which 687 square miles (1,780 km ) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km ) (0.8%) is water. Orange County is located near the geographic center of the state. Despite Orange County's hilly terrain, several major routes cross the county. The county is served by both of Vermont's main Interstate highways; with Interstate 89 running north–south through

546-412: The town was 98.25% White , 0.32% African American , 0.16% Native American , 0.32% Asian , 0.48% from other races , and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population. There were 261 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were couples living together and joined in either marriage or civil union , 8.0% had

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572-803: The western side of the county, and Interstate 91 running north–south along the county's eastern edge and the New Hampshire state line. In addition to the Interstates, two U.S. Routes also enter Orange County. U.S. Route 5 parallels I-91 in a north–south route along the county's eastern edge, while U.S. Route 302 runs east–west along the county's northern border with Caledonia County. There are also several Vermont state routes located partially or fully within Orange County. Vermont Route 12 , Vermont Route 14 , Vermont Route 25 , and Vermont Route 110 are all north–south routes, while Vermont Route 66 and Vermont Route 113 are east–west routes. As of

598-410: Was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 37,132, and the median income for a family was $ 40,714. Males had a median income of $ 31,833 versus $ 25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 16,161. About 11.4% of families and 13.4% of the population were below

624-401: Was 97.0% white, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.0% of the population. The largest ancestry groups were English (22.4%), Irish (16.5%); French (14.7%), German (10.4%), " American " (7.3%), French Canadian (7.1%), Italian (6.5%); Scottish (6.5%). Of

650-403: Was age 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males. The county's median household income was $ 39,855, and the median family income was $ 45,771. Males had a median income of $ 30,679 versus $ 24,144 for females. The county's per capita income was $ 18,784. About 6.10% of families and 9.10% of

676-416: Was known as Vermont Technical College, or Vermont Tech, until July 2023). The union's superintendent is Douglas Shiok, and it includes: Allis State Park is located in the town of Brookfield, and features a hiking trail, picnic pavilion, fire tower, and small campground. 44°01′N 72°23′W  /  44.01°N 72.38°W  / 44.01; -72.38 Vermont Route 12 Route 12

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