Shaftsbury, Vermont
Shaftsbury: Town in Vermont, United States
About
Shaftsbury is a town located in the county of Bennington in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,590 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,411 inhabitants.
The town was created 262 years ago in 1761.
Quick Facts about Shaftsbury
| Population : | 3,411 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Vermont (United States) |
| County : | Bennington County |
| Postal code : | 05262 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 802 |
| Area : | 111.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,043 feet / 318 meters |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1761 (262 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:42:26 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shaftsbury is located at 43°0'31"N 73°11'28"W (43.0086900, -73.1912200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Shaftsbury
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shaftsbury decreased by 5.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,590 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,560 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,543 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,533 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,497 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,494 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,460 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,444 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,433 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,423 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,411 | -0.35% | estimation process |
People born in Shaftsbury (7)
People born in Shaftsbury, including politician Henry Olin, politician Jacob M. Howard, United States federal judge Abram B. Olin, .
List
- Justin Dwinell (American politician) he was born in 28/10/1785
- Leander P. Jones (Connecticut politician) he was born in 01/01/1847
- Nicole Levesque (basketball player (1972-)) she was born in 11/04/1972
- Albert Krawczyk he was born in 24/08/1934
Schools in Shaftsbury
College & universities near Shaftsbury, VT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230816 | Bennington College | Bennington (VT) | 05201-6003 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shaftsbury, VT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FED | Fort Edward station | 70 East St. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| OKO | Okemo, Vermont | 77 Okemo Ridge Rd | BUS |
Post offices near Shaftsbury
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Arlington Post Office | East Arlington (VT) | 05252 |
Other cities in Bennington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bennington County , VT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 14,897 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Manchester | 4,214 | Town in Vermont |
| Pownal | 3,386 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
| Arlington | 2,204 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America |
| Dorset | 1,937 | Town in Vermont |
| North Bennington | 1,694 | Village in Vermont |
| Sunderland | 947 | Town in Vermont |
| Stamford | 809 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Readsboro | 720 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Rupert | 682 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
| Woodford | 398 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States |
| Sandgate | 380 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
| Peru | 355 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Old Bennington | 128 | Village in Vermont |
| Searsburg | 109 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
Distance to Other Cities
Shaftsbury distances to largest Vermont cities
