Stowe, Vermont
Stowe, Vermont
Coordinates: 44°28′31″N 72°42′8″W / 44.47528, -72.70222
Country	United States
State	Vermont
County	Lamoille
Area
- Total	72.7 sq mi (188.4 km²)
- Land	72.7 sq mi (188.2 km²)
- Water	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Elevation	968 ft (295 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	4,339
- Density	59.7/sq mi (23.1/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	05672
Area code(s)	802
FIPS code	50-70525[1]
GNIS feature ID	1462219[2]

Stowe is a town in Lamoille County, Vermont, and is a major four-season destination resort. The population was 4,339 at the 2000 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 72.7 square miles (188.4 km²), of which, 72.7 square miles (188.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.10%) is water. By area, it is the second-largest town in the state of Vermont (after Chittenden in Rutland County).

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 4,339 people, 1,905 households, and 1,129 families residing in the town. The population density was 59.7 people per square mile (23.1/km²). There were 2,728 housing units at an average density of 37.5/sq mi (14.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.51% White, 0.28% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.

There were 1,905 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,378, and the median income for a family was $64,700. Males had a median income of $37,788 versus $31,689 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,474. About 3.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Stowe's economy is almost entirely tourism based. Numerous lodges, shops and restaurants serve the many visitors to this area. The Trapp Family Lodge, in particular, is a major draw, and serves as one of the principal concert sites for the Vermont Mozart Festival. In the winter, Stowe Mountain Resort ski [1] [2] [3] area is the community's largest employer. Although most famous for its skiing, Stowe's summer and fall seasons are also popular with visitors. Historically there has been some manufacturing in Stowe, such as the Tubbs Snowshoe factory, but they recently closed up shop and moved their manufacturing overseas to China.

Recreation

Skiing

Main article: Stowe Mountain Resort

At 4,393 feet (1,339 m), Mount Mansfield is Vermont's highest mountain and is a ski area with terrain suitable for intermediate to expert skiers. The famous "Front Four" trails (National, Lift Line, Starr and Goat) are the most challenging. The lower altitude Spruce Peak is suitable for beginners and intermediates.

Stowe Recreation Path

Main article: Stowe Recreation Path

The Stowe Recreation Path, is a recreation trail^[3] that runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km), and was completed in 1989 at a total cost of $680,000. The Stowe Recreation Path has received several awards and honors, and many people consider it a great improvement to the town.^[4]

Other Activities

Stowe is known for its extensive hiking and cross-country skiing trails. In addition, Stowe is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination for its world class dining and spa facilities.

Stowe Land Trust

Stowe Land Trust has conserved 25 unique properties and over 3,000 acres (12 km²), many of which are available to the public. One of the most popular is Wiessner Woods, conserved by the trust in 1992 through a generous donation from the Wiessner family.^[5]

Tennis

The 2007 Fed Cup Semifinals between the United States team (coached by Zina Garrison) and Russia took place in Stowe on hard courts in July. Vania King, Lisa Raymond, Meilen Tu and Venus Williams made up the team for the U.S. A 4100 capacity stadium was built at Topnotch Resort, a high-end resort located in Stowe.^[6]

Notable residents

• Douglas Casey, investor and financial author.
• William "Billy" Kidd, alpine skier who became the first American man to earn an Olympic medal in the sport.
• Joe Kirkwood, Sr., professional golfer.
• Joseph Skinger, artisan.
• Maria von Trapp, matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers.
• Fritz Wiessner, pioneer of free climbing.

Gallery

Stowe Community Church	Stowe Town Hall, on Main Street	Opposite the Town Hall is Shaw's General Store	Stowe in the snow
Stowe's main ski resort is located on Mount Mansfield.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
3. ^ Map of Path, SuperPages.com
4. ^ "History of the Stowe Recreation Path", Town of Stowe
5. ^ Stowe Land Trust: Wiessner Woods
6. ^ Official site for the Fed Cup in Stowe

External links

• Stowe Vermont Official Town Website
• GoStowe.com - Visitor information resource web site
• Stowe Reporter - local newspaper
• Stowe, Vermont is at coordinates 44°29′15″N 72°43′22″W / 44.48750, -72.72278 (Stowe, Vermont)Coordinates: 44°29′15″N 72°43′22″W / 44.48750, -72.72278 (Stowe, Vermont)

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