Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier: capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
About
Montpelier is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,855 and a population density of 296 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,328 inhabitants.
The city was created 239 years ago in 1786.
Quick Facts about Montpelier
| Population | 7,328 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Vermont (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 05601-05604, 05609, 05620, 05633 |
| Phone Area Codes | 802 |
| Area | 26.54 km2 |
| Official name | Montpelier |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.2601,-72.5754 |
| Altitude | 597 feet / 182 meters |
| Capital city | Montpelier is capital of Washington County, Vermont |
| Establishment | January 01, 1787 (239 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 00:37:13 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 276 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Montpelier is located at 44°15'36"N 72°34'31"W (44.2600600, -72.5753900).
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Weather
Rain showers and a chance of drizzle and patchy fog before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind 2 to 7...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Montpelier decreased by 7.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,855 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,834 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,782 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,734 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,670 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,600 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,528 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,483 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,434 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,372 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,328 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Montpelier
1Hubbard Park
400 Parkway St, Montpelier, VT 05602, United States View details
Phone: +18022237335 | Website available
2Vermont Historical Society Museum
109 State St, Montpelier, VT 05609, United States View details
Phone: +18028282291 | Website available
3North Branch Nature Center
713 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05602, United States View details
Phone: +18022296206 | Website available
4Vermont State House
115 State St, Montpelier, VT 05633, United States View details
Phone: +18028282228 | Website available
5Dog River Field
781 Dog River Rd, Montpelier, VT 05602, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Montpelier
1Vermont Department of Labor
5 Green Mountain Dr, Montpelier, VT 05602, United States View details
Phone: +18028284000 | Website available
2Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
1 National Life Dr, Montpelier, VT 05602, United States View details
Phone: +18028281000 | Website available
3Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing
National Life Dr Senate Clerk, Montpelier, VT 05620, United States View details
Phone: +18008376668 | Website available
4Montpelier City Manager
39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602 View details
Phone: +18022239502 | Website available
5Vermont Agency of Education
1 National Life Dr, Montpelier, VT 05602, United States View details
Phone: +18024791030 | Website available
6Agriculture Food & Markets
116 State St, Montpelier, VT 05602, United States View details
Phone: +18028282430 | Website available
7US Commerce Department
109 State St, Montpelier, VT 05602, United States View details
Phone: +18028284508
8Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
1 National Life Dr, Montpelier, VT 05602, United States View details
Phone: +18028281556 | Website available
9Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
116 State St, Montpelier, VT 05602, United States View details
Phone: +18025859072 | Website available
10Weights & Measures Office
116 State St, Montpelier, VT 05620, United States View details
Phone: +18028282436
People born in Montpelier (31)
People born in Montpelier, including United States Navy admiral George Dewey, politician Eliakim Persons Walton, singer-songwriter, musician and playwright Anaïs Mitchell, .
More notable people
- George W. Cate (American politician (1825-1905)) he was born in 17/09/1825
- John Mellen Thurston (American politician (1847-1916)) he was born in 21/08/1847
- John Bollinger (author and Financial Analyst) he was born in 27/05/1950
- Arthur E. Scott (American photographer) he was born in 14/03/1917
- Jim Laird (American football player (1897-1970)) he was born in 10/09/1897
- Hannibal Day (American Union Army officer) he was born in 15/02/1804
- Harry Gisborne (forester) he was born in 12/09/1893
- Jamie Lee Thurston (American singer)
- Richard A. Cody (United States general) he was born in 02/08/1950
- Samuel C. Upham (American counterfeiter) he was born in 02/02/1819
- Thomas Waterman Wood (American painter (1823-1903)) he was born in 12/11/1823
- Vincent Illuzzi (American politician) he was born in 17/09/1953
- William Charles Fitzgerald (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 28/01/1938
- Bob Yates (American football offensive lineman (1938-2013)) he was born in 20/11/1938
- Everett L. Fullam (Priest, teacher) he was born in 01/07/1930
- Ruth Payne Burgess (American artist) she was born in 11/10/1865
- Farrand F. Merrill (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 24/10/1814
- George Howes (American politician) he was born in 14/11/1814
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Montpelier, VT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230977 | New England Culinary Institute | Montpelier (VT) | 05602 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to Montpelier, VT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPR | Montpelier station | Junction Rd and Short Rd | RAIL |
| WAB | Waterbury | US Hwy 2 and Park Row | RAIL |
| RPH | Randolph station | South Main and Salisbury Sts. | RAIL |
| ESX | Essex Junction station | 29 Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| LTL | Littleton, New Hampshire | 336 Cottage St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Montpelier.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Montpelier Post Office | Montpelier (VT) | 05602 |
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- Montpelier, Indiana city in Indiana, United States with a population of 1,666 people.
- Montpelier, Louisiana village in Louisiana, United States with a population of 239 people.
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Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , VT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Barre | 7,741 | City in Washington County, Vermont, U. |
| Northfield | 6,504 | Town in Washington County, Vermont |
| Waterbury | 5,160 | Town in Vermont |
| East Montpelier | 2,560 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA |
| Middlesex | 1,724 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America |
| Waitsfield | 1,692 | Town in Vermont |
| Warren | 1,667 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States |
| Moretown | 1,664 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States |
| Marshfield | 1,465 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States |
| Cabot | 1,433 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States |
| Duxbury | 1,307 | Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States |
| Plainfield | 1,263 | Town in Vermont |
| South Barre | 1,219 | City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America |
| Worcester | 1,028 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Woodbury | 882 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Graniteville | 784 | Unincorporated community in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Montpelier distances to largest Vermont cities