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Bennington County

Population in July 2008: 902. Population change since 2000: +6.1%
 

Males: 431  (47.9%)
Females: 471  (52.1%)

Median resident age:  41.8 years
Vermont median age:  37.7 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $51,012 (it was $40,500 in 2000)
Sunderland:  $51,012
Vermont:  $49,907

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $25,732
Sunderland:  $25,732
Vermont:  $26,735

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $210,482 (it was $113,600 in 2000)
Sunderland:  $210,482
Vermont:  $205,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $220,775; Detached houses: $237,866; In 2-unit structures: $315,068; Mobile homes: $59,333

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Races in Sunderland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Sunderland: 96.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (27.9%), English (22.9%), French (18.0%), German (14.4%), United States (7.3%), Italian (6.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 640 feet

Land area: 45.4 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Sunderland

  • High school or higher: 79.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sunderland town

  • Never married: 16.4%
  • Now married: 62.3%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

12 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.4%
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:

Sunderland:  1.8% ($2,068)
Vermont:  2.0% ($2,196)
Sunderland satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colonie, NY (42.5 miles , pop. 79,258).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (114.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (159.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Arlington, VT (1.7 miles ), Manchester, VT (2.4 miles ), Sandgate, VT (2.6 miles ), Glastenbury, VT (2.7 miles) , Manchester Center, VT (2.7 miles ), Stratton, VT (3.1 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 4 buildings, average cost: $87,400
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $87,400
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $87,400
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $121,400
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $163,900
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,400
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $194,900
  • 2007: 14 buildings, average cost: $177,800
  • 2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $182,400

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.08 N, Longitude: 73.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

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Population change in the 1990s: -23 (-2.6%).

Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  4.1%
Vermont:  7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (13%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (21%)
  • Accommodation and food services (17%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Sporting goods, camera, and hobby and toy stores (4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Carpenters (3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)



Average climate in Sunderland, Vermont

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Sunderland-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 20% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Sunderland town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

On 8/20/1968, a category 3 tornado 15.0 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 87.0 miles away from Sunderland center
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 80.7 miles away from the city 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 86.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, 3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 83.8 miles away from Sunderland 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 65.5 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 78.3 miles away from Sunderland center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Sunderland:
  • SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; BENNINGTON, VT)
  • MARY MCCLELLAN HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; CAMBRIDGE, NY)
  • GRACE COTTAGE HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; TOWNSHEND, VT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sunderland:
  • WILLIAMS COLLEGE (about 32 miles; WILLIAMSTOWN, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,047)
  • SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE (about 35 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 4,499)
  • SKIDMORE COLLEGE (about 35 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 2,317)
  • RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (about 39 miles; TROY, NY; FT enrollment: 7,150)
  • HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; TROY, NY; FT enrollment: 6,337)
  • SIENA COLLEGE (about 43 miles; LOUDONVILLE, NY; FT enrollment: 3,001)
  • KEENE STATE COLLEGE (about 45 miles; KEENE, NH; FT enrollment: 4,049)

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Notable locations in Sunderland: Kelley Stand (A), Sunderland Station (B), Bourn Shelter (C), Story Spring Shelter (D), Ondawa 4-H Camp (E), South Bourn Shelter (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Sunderland include: Sunderland Church (A), East Arlington Federated Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: South End Cemetery (1), Ira Allen Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Beebe Pond (A), Bourn Pond (B), Branch Pond (C), Lost Pond (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Lyman Brook (A), North Alder Brook (B), Mill Brook (C), South Alder Brook (D), South Fork Roaring Branch (E), Tanner Brook (F), White Creek (G), Beaver Meadow Brook (H), Branch Pond Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  72.0%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.7%
Whole state:  7.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  9.7%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.5%
Whole state:  3.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sunderland, VT



Sunderland 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Bennington County Vermont:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (74%)
  • Wood (13%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
  • Electricity (4%)


Religion statistics for Sunderland

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 Sunderland:
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, 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.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBTN (1370 AM; 1 kW; BENNINGTON, VT; Owner: SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sunderland:
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WLJH (90.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE INC)
  • WCMK (91.9 FM; PUTNEY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WRSY (101.5 FM; MARLBORO, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKM-FM (99.1 FM; LAKE GEORGE, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WNYQ (105.7 FM; QUEENSBURY, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WKVT-FM (92.7 FM; BRATTLEBORO, VT; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Sunderland:
  • W36AX (Channel 36; MANCHESTER, ETC., VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)
  • W69AD (Channel 69; BENNINGTON, ETC., VT; Owner: MT. MANSFIELD TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WVBK-LP (Channel 49; MANCHESTER, ETC., VT; Owner: VISION 3 BROADCASTING, INC.)


Sunderland fatal accident list:
Nov 7, 2004 11:00 AM, Us-7, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 8, 2003 03:38 AM, Us-7, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Aug 14, 2003 08:13 AM, Us-7, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 20, 1995 06:09 AM, Us 7, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Aug 29, 1993 08:30 AM, Us7, Vehicles: 5, Persons: 14, Fatalities: 2
Aug 14, 1990 08:25 AM, Us 7, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 25, 1980 10:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 19
Total length: 52 meters (171ft)
Total costs: $14,443,000
Total average daily traffic: 30,240
Total average daily truck traffic: 2,354

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • Before 1900: 1
  • 1900-1909: 0
  • 1910-1919: 0
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 4
  • 1940-1949: 1
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 2
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 7
  • 1990-1999: 1
  • 2000-2009: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Sunderland, VT

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: WA1DLA, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00274802
    Grant Date: 08/20/2003, Expiration Date: 11/09/2013
    Registrant: John H Evans, 1789 Sunderland Hill Rd, Sunderland, VT 05250-9748


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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