| 词条 | Addison County, Vermont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| county = Addison County | state = Vermont | seal = | founded = 1785 | seat wl= Middlebury | largest city wl = Middlebury | city type = town | area_total_sq_mi = 808 | area_land_sq_mi = 766 | area_water_sq_mi = 41 | area percentage = 5.1% | census estimate yr = 2016 | pop = 36959[1] | density_sq_mi = 48 | web = www.addisoncounty.com/ | ex image = Addison County Court House.jpg | ex image cap = Addison County courthouse in Middlebury | time zone = Eastern | district = At-large }}Addison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. At the 2010 census, the population was 36,821.[2] Its shire town (county seat) is Middlebury.[3] HistoryIroquois settled in the county before European arrived in 1609. French settlers in Crown Point, New York extended their settlements across Lake Champlain. A few individuals or families came up the lake from Canada and established themselves at Chimney Point in 1730. In 1731, Fort Frederic was erected at Cross Point. In 1759, General Amherst occupied Cross Point and British settlers came in.{{citation needed|date = July 2018}} The Battle of Bennington in Bennington, fought on August 16, 1777, brought a turning point for the American independence against British.Addison County was established by act of the Legislature October 18, 1785,[4] during the period of Vermont Republic. In 1791, Vermont joined the federal union after the original thirteen colonies. The main product of the county was wheat. In the 1820s farmers began to raise sheep.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} The Champlain Canal was opened on 1823, making it possible for ships to navigate from the Hudson River. In 1840, the county produced more wool than any other county in the United States.[4] When Vermont was admitted into the Union in 1791, there were 9,267 people living in Addison County. By 1830, the population had grown to 26,503 people.{{citation needed|date = July 2018}} In 2008, the federal government declared the county a disaster area after severe storms and flooding June 14–17.[5] GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|808|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|766|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|41|sqmi}} (5.1%) is water.[6] It is the third-largest county in Vermont by total area.{{citation needed|date = July 2018}} The county of Addison is situated on the west line of Vermont state and nearly in the center north and south; between 43° 50′ and 44° 10′ north latitude. The primary stream of the county is Otter Creek, which runs through the county from the south to the north.{{citation needed|date = July 2018}} Adjacent counties
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Demographics{{US Census population|1790= 6420 |1800= 13417 |1810= 19998 |1820= 20469 |1830= 24940 |1840= 23583 |1850= 26549 |1860= 24010 |1870= 23484 |1880= 24173 |1890= 22277 |1900= 21912 |1910= 20010 |1920= 18666 |1930= 17952 |1940= 17944 |1950= 19442 |1960= 20076 |1970= 24266 |1980= 29406 |1990= 32953 |2000= 35974 |2010= 36821 |estyear=2016 |estimate=36959 |estref=[7] |align-fn=center |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1790–1960[9] 1900–1990[10] 1990–2000[11] 2010–2014[2] }} 2000 censusAt the 2000 census,[12] there were 35,974 people, 13,068 households and 9,108 families residing in the county. The population density was 47 per square mile (18/km²). There were 15,312 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.86% White, 0.54% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. 1.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 15.5% were of English, 12.7% American, 12.0% French, 10.8% French Canadian, 10.8% Irish and 6.7% German ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.0% spoke English, 1.8% French and 1.2% Spanish as their first language. There were 13,068 households of which 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02. Age distribution was 24.90% under the age of 18, 12.50% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males. The median household income was $43,142, and the median family income was $49,351. Males had a median income of $31,836 versus $24,416 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,539. About 5.10% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 8.00% of those age 65 or over. For historical populations since 1900, see Historical U.S. Census totals for Addison County, Vermont 2010 censusAs of the 2010 United States Census, there were 36,821 people, 14,084 households, and 9,340 families residing in the county.[13] The population density was {{convert|48.0|PD/sqmi}}. There were 16,760 housing units at an average density of {{convert|21.9|/sqmi}}.[14] The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% white, 1.4% Asian, 0.8% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.9% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 18.1% were English, 17.2% were Irish, 12.0% were German, 7.5% were American, 7.2% were French Canadian, 5.9% were Italian, and 5.3% were Scottish.[15] Of the 14,084 households, 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.7% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 41.3 years.[13] The median income for a household in the county was $55,800 and the median income for a family was $67,721. Males had a median income of $43,643 versus $34,486 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,599. About 5.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.[16] PoliticsIn 1828, the county voted for National Republican Party candidate John Quincy Adams. In 1832, the county voted for Anti-Masonic Party candidate William Wirt. From William Henry Harrison in 1836 to Winfield Scott in 1852, the state would vote the Whig Party candidates. From John C. Frémont in 1856 to Richard Nixon in 1960, 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 the first not only the first Democratic presidential candidate to win the county, but to win the state of Vermont entirely. Following the Democrats victory in 1964, the county went back to voting for Republican candidates for another 16 year winning streak starting with Richard Nixon in 1968 and ending with Ronald Reagan in 1984, who became the last Republican presidential candidate to win the county. In 1988 the county was won by Michael Dukakis and has been won by Democratic candidates ever since. {{Hidden begin|titlestyle = background:#ccccff; |title = Presidential elections results }}
EducationAddison County has the following high schools:
Addison County is also home to two institutions of higher learning, Middlebury College and the Community College of Vermont, both located in Middlebury[18] TransportationAirThe Middlebury State Airport serves private aviation for Addison County. Commercial airlines are available to the north at Burlington International Airport in Chittenden County, and to the south at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport in Rutland County. Public TransportationPublic bus service in Addison County is operated by Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR). There is extensive bus service around Middlebury with connections to Vergennes, New Haven and Bristol, seasonal service to Middlebury Snow Bowl, as well as commuter buses to Burlington and Rutland operated in conjunction with Green Mountain Transit(GMT) and the Marble Valley Regional Transit District(MVRTD), respectively.[19] Although the majority of rides are provided through the Shuttle Bus System, ACTR also operates a Dial-A-Ride System. This system enhances ACTR's ability to provide comprehensive transportation alternatives for all Addison County residents.[20] The Dial-A-Ride System includes programs that focus on specialized populations including elders, persons with disabilities, low-income families and individuals, as well as the visually impaired. Those eligible for Medicaid, Reach Up, are aged 60+ or with a disability may be eligible for free transportation. Nearly 40 Volunteer Drivers work with ACTR to provide these rides. Additional information about ACTR's transportation services are available at www.actr-vt.org.[21] Major highways{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
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References1. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates |date=August 15, 2017 |accessdate=August 15, 2017|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau}} 2. ^1 {{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/50/50001.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=December 30, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5zyh2o4oa?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/50/50001.html |archivedate=July 6, 2011 }} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }} 4. ^1 {{cite book|author=Samuel Swift|title=History of Addison county|publisher=A. H. Coperland|year=1859}} 5. ^{{cite book | author = Sutkoski, Matt |title = Summer has been wet one for the ages | publisher = Burlington Free Press | date = August 1, 2008}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_50.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 28, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |title=U.S. Decennial Census |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=June 28, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |archivedate=May 12, 2015 |df= }} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=June 28, 2015}} 10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/vt190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|accessdate=June 28, 2015}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|accessdate=June 28, 2015}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }} 13. ^1 2 {{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US50001 |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |accessdate=2016-01-20 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} 14. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US50001 |accessdate=2016-01-20 |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} 15. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US50001 |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=2016-01-20 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} 16. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US50001 |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=2016-01-20 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} 17. ^{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=2018-06-08}} 18. ^Education in Addison County, Vermont. Addisoncounty.com. Retrieved on 2014-04-12. 19. ^ACTR Bus Schedules & Maps, Addison County Transit Resources, Dec. 1, 2017. 20. ^ACTR Dial-A-Ride, Addison County Transit Resources, Dec. 1, 2017. 21. ^ACTR Bus Schedules & Maps brochure External links
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