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Bennington County

Population in July 2008: 788. Population change since 2000: -3.1%
 

Males: 399  (50.7%)
Females: 389  (49.3%)

Median resident age:  41.2 years
Vermont median age:  37.7 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $61,703 (it was $48,988 in 2000)
Stamford:  $61,703
Vermont:  $49,907

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $25,893
Stamford:  $25,893
Vermont:  $26,735

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $213,447 (it was $115,200 in 2000)
Stamford:  $213,447
Vermont:  $205,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $220,600; Detached houses: $224,230; Townhouses or other attached units: $497,587; In 2-unit structures: $199,705; Mobile homes: $67,500

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Races in Stamford:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Stamford: 90.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: French (19.4%), Italian (18.3%), Irish (18.0%), English (17.2%), German (11.8%), French Canadian (7.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1130 feet

Land area: 39.5 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Stamford

  • High school or higher: 88.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Stamford town

  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 69.2%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

17 residents are foreign born (1.5% Europe, 0.6% Asia).

This town:  2.1%
Vermont:  3.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Stamford:  1.5% ($1,705)
Vermont:  2.0% ($2,196)
Stamford satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colonie, NY (35.9 miles , pop. 79,258).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (106.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (139.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Clarksburg, MA (1.9 miles ), North Adams, MA (2.4 miles ), Readsboro, VT (2.5 miles ), Monroe, MA (2.6 miles) , Williamstown, MA (2.7 miles ), Florida, MA (2.7 miles ), Pownal, VT (2.7 miles ), Williamstown, MA (2.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $76,700
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $76,700
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $76,700
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.77 N, Longitude: 73.08 W

Area code: 802

Stamford household income distribution Stamford home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +40 (+5.2%).

Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  11.8%
Vermont:  7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (14%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Wood products (5%)
  • Metal and metal products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Personal and laundry services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (6%)
  • Top executives (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Electricians (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)



Average climate in Stamford, Vermont

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Stamford-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 4% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1973, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.8 miles away from the Stamford town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.2 miles away from the town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.


Stamford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Vermont state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from Stamford center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 81.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 50.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.2 miles away from Stamford center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 52.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.0 miles away from Stamford center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Stamford:
  • SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER (about 10 miles; BENNINGTON, VT)
  • BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 22 miles; PITTSFIELD, MA)
  • BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; BRATTLEBORO, VT)

Political contributions by individuals in Stamford, VT

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Stamford:
  • WILLIAMS COLLEGE (about 13 miles; WILLIAMSTOWN, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,047)
  • RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (about 28 miles; TROY, NY; FT enrollment: 7,150)
  • HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; TROY, NY; FT enrollment: 6,337)
  • SIENA COLLEGE (about 36 miles; LOUDONVILLE, NY; FT enrollment: 3,001)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST (about 36 miles; AMHERST, MA; FT enrollment: 21,468)
  • SMITH COLLEGE (about 39 miles; NORTHAMPTON, MA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • SUNY AT ALBANY (about 39 miles; ALBANY, NY; FT enrollment: 14,168)
Public elementary/middle school in Stamford:
See full list of schools located in Stamford

Library in Stamford:
  • STAMFORD COMMUNITY (Operating income: $23,985; Location: 986 MAIN RD.; 9,143 books; 102 audio materials; 272 video materials; 26 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Stamford: Col Seth Warner Camp (A), Stamford Town Hall (B), Stamford Community Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Miller Cemetery (1), Houghton Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Mud Pond (A), Stamford Pond (B), Hancock, Lake (C), Stamford Meadows (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Brown Brook (A), Roaring Brook (B), Harris Brook (C), Nunge Brook (D), Goodrich Brook (E), Fuller Brook (F), Sumner Brook (G), Basin Brook (H), Crazy John Stream (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Stamford: Stamford Meadows Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
Vermont:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  75.1%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  7.3%
Whole state:  7.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.8%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.6%
Whole state:  3.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Stamford, VT



Stamford compared to Vermont state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Bennington County Vermont:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (67%)
  • Wood (19%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14%)
  • Electricity (1%)


Religion statistics for Stamford

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents57.4%8.5%7.1%6.8%6.6%
Congregations18.9%11.3%9.4%5.7%15.1%
NameAssemblies of GodChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsChristian and Missionary AllianceNational Association of Congregational Christian ChurchesOther religions
Adherents3.4%1.4%1.1%0.9%6.7%
Congregations3.8%3.8%1.9%3.8%26.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


5.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($56,279 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.72%
Vermont average:  6.60%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Berkshire County, MA  0.38% ($31,089 average AGI)
from Rutland County, VT  0.38% ($34,339)
from Windham County, VT  0.35% ($33,346)


6.04% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,399 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.04%
Vermont average:  6.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Rutland County, VT  0.50% ($34,767 average AGI)
to Rensselaer County, NY  0.46% ($33,147)
to Berkshire County, MA  0.35% ($44,078)


Strongest AM radio stations in Stamford:
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNAW (1230 AM; 1 kW; NORTH ADAMS, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WUHN (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBTN (1370 AM; 1 kW; BENNINGTON, VT; Owner: SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Stamford:
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WMNB (100.1 FM; NORTH ADAMS, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WRSY (101.5 FM; MARLBORO, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPVQ (95.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WKVT-FM (92.7 FM; BRATTLEBORO, VT; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WCMK (91.9 FM; PUTNEY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WBEC-FM (105.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Stamford:
  • WCDC-TV (Channel 19; ADAMS, MA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
  • W38DL (Channel 38; ADAMS, ETC., MA; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
  • WNGN-LP (Channel 26; TROY, NY; Owner: BRIAN A. LARSON)
  • W35BK (Channel 35; PLAINFIELD, MA; Owner: LYDIA SYLVANE STOCKWELL)


Stamford fatal accident list:
May 25, 2006 05:37 AM, Sr-100, Lat: 42.768275, Lon: -73.055697, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 4, 1988 09:30 AM, 12, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 29, 1982 10:50 AM, Vt8, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 28, 1979 04:25 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 13
Total length: 18 meters (59ft)
Total costs: $9,387,000
Total average daily traffic: 9,462
Total average daily truck traffic: 569
Total future (year 2017) average daily traffic: 14,193

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1910-1919: 1
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 0
  • 1960-1969: 6
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 2
  • 1990-1999: 1
  • 2000-2009: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Stamford, VT

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: K1DEU, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00268314
    Grant Date: 01/05/2005, Expiration Date: 09/22/2014
    Registrant: John D Shaw, 5338 Main Rd, Stamford, VT 05352
  • Call Sign: N1KNL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00455462
    Grant Date: 01/25/2002, Expiration Date: 11/12/2011
    Registrant: Bruce C Robare, 315 Main Rd, Stamford, VT 05352-9726


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-11 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4971H , Serial Number: 11-845, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Gregory B Burton, 1107 Main Rd, Stamford, VT 05352
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65S (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 70897 , Serial Number: 17984
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald J Sr Burton, 1254 Main Rd, Stamford, VT 05352
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 738CG , Serial Number: 17269867, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 11/30/1977
    Registrant (Individual): Peter C French, 4581 Main Rd, Stamford, VT 05352


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2
  • Hazardous Condition: 4

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