Brattleboro
Town in Windham County, Vermont
Brattleboro is a town in Windham County, Vermont, with 12,184 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 574 ft (175 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Brattleboro, 1.7 miles E.
- 12,184residents (2020 Census)
- 574 ftelevation · 175 m
- 32.1 sq miland area · 83.0 km²
- 380 / sq mipopulation density
- 05301ZIP code
About Brattleboro
Brattleboro (), originally Brattleborough, is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States, located about 10 miles (16 km) north of the Massachusetts state line at the confluence of Vermont's West River and the Connecticut River. With a 2022 Census population of 12,106, it is the most populous municipality abutting Vermont's eastern border with New Hampshire, which is the Connecticut River.
The town has been important to the history of Vermont, acting as a gateway for trade on both the Connecticut River and subsequent road and train infrastructure. Moreover, the Whetstone Brook allowed the development of several mill industries that relied on water power. The town rose to national and international recognition because of several major industries in the town during the 19th century: several bookbinding companies, including Brattleboro Typographic Company which produced bibles, and Estey Organ, one of the largest manufacturers of pipe organs in the world. As both industries shrank in the early 20th century, the town came to rely more on its role as an economic hub for more rural communities and Vermont's tourism industry.
There are satellite campuses of two colleges in Brattleboro: Community College of Vermont, and Vermont Technical College. Located in Brattleboro are the New England Center for Circus Arts, Vermont Jazz Center, and the Brattleboro Retreat, a mental health and addictions hospital. Notable annual events include Strolling of the Heifers and the Brattleboro Literary Festival.
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Living in Brattleboro
- Median household income
- $58,241
- Median home value
- $257,300
- Median rent
- $1,074/mo
- Median age
- 45.6
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Brattleboro had 12,184 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,184 |
|---|---|
| Density | 380 per sq mi (147 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brattleboro at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Windham County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 12,184 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.06 sq mi (83.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8602° N, 72.6331° W |
| ZIP code | 05301 |
| Official website | brattleboro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5002507900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brattleboro
- West Brattleboro1.7 mi E
- Algiers3.9 mi SE
- Dummerston4.6 mi N
- West Dummerston4.9 mi N
- Marlboro5.4 mi W
- Guilford6.0 mi S
- Hinsdale, NH7.4 mi SE
- Halifax7.9 mi SW
- Vernon8.7 mi SE
- Newfane8.9 mi N
- Chesterfield, NH9.8 mi E
- Jacksonville10.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Brattleboro
What county is Brattleboro in?
Brattleboro is in Windham County, Vermont.
What is the population of Brattleboro, VT?
12,184 people lived in Brattleboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brattleboro, VT?
The ZIP code of Brattleboro is 05301.
What is the elevation of Brattleboro?
574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brattleboro?
West Brattleboro (1.7 mi), Algiers (3.9 mi), Dummerston (4.6 mi), West Dummerston (4.9 mi), Marlboro (5.4 mi).
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