Dorset
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Dorset is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, with 2,133 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,302 ft (397 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Dorset, 3.1 miles SE.
- 2,133residents (2020 Census)
- 1,302 ftelevation · 397 m
- 47.4 sq miland area · 122.7 km²
- 45 / sq mipopulation density
- 05253main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Dorset
Dorset is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,133 at the 2020 census. Dorset is famous for being the location of Cephas Kent's Inn, where four meetings of the Convention that signed the Dorset Accords led to the independent Vermont Republic and future statehood. Dorset is the site of America's oldest marble quarry and is the birthplace of Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. East Dorset is the site of the Wilson House and the Griffith Library. The town is named after the English county of Dorset.
The East Dorset marble quarry had been established by Bill W.'s great grandfather and stayed in the family for three generations. Marble from these quarries provided stone for the New York Public Library Main Branch building in New York City. The quarry closed and during the summer months serves as a popular swimming hole.
The Dorset town center is defined as the Dorset census-designated place and had a population of 249 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Dorset
- Median household income
- $111,250
- Median home value
- $569,200
- Median rent
- $1,420/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Dorset had 2,133 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,133 |
|---|---|
| Density | 45 per sq mi (17 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dorset at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,133 (2020) |
| Land area | 47.37 sq mi (122.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2842° N, 73.0320° W |
| ZIP codes | 05253, 05251, 05739 |
| Official website | dorsetvt.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5000317725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dorset
- East Dorset3.1 mi SE
- Peru4.9 mi E
- Danby5.0 mi NW
- Manchester Center6.6 mi S
- Mount Tabor7.2 mi NE
- Winhall8.5 mi S
- Rupert8.6 mi W
- Manchester9.1 mi S
- Landgrove9.2 mi E
- Pawlet9.4 mi NW
- Sandgate10.1 mi SW
- Wallingford10.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Dorset
What county is Dorset in?
Dorset is in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the population of Dorset, VT?
2,133 people lived in Dorset at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dorset, VT?
The main ZIP code is 05253. Other ZIP codes: 05251, 05739.
What is the elevation of Dorset?
1,302 feet (397 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dorset?
East Dorset (3.1 mi), Peru (4.9 mi), Danby (5.0 mi), Manchester Center (6.6 mi), Mount Tabor (7.2 mi).
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