Winooski, Vermont
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Winooski is a city located in Chittenden County, Vermont, at the mouth of the Winooski River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,561. The word winooski comes from the language of the Abenaki tribe, and means "this is where the wild onions grow". Winooski is also the city which inspired the Courage Brothers' song "She Knows".
Winooski hosts the headquarters of VSAC, the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.30% water.
History
Situated on a main travel route, Winooski probably started out as a trading city. With an impressive set of waterfalls to inspire the growth of industry, it soon became a center for wool processing.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,561 people, 2,944 households, and 1,466 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,771.5/km² (4,586.1/mi²). There are 3,015 housing units at an average density of 814.1/km² (2,107.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.55% White, 1.25% African American, 0.52% Native American, 5.40% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,944 households out of which 24.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% are married couples living together, 11.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 50.2% are non-families. 36.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.21 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the city the population is spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,592, and the median income for a family is $38,551. Males have a median income of $30,257 versus $21,168 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,208. 15.2% of the population and 10.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.8% of those under the age of 18 and 13.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Official City of Winooski site (http://www.onioncity.com/)
- History of Winooski (http://www.onioncity.com/htm/historical_look.htm)
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