Highgate, VT is a small town located on the Canadian border in Franklin County. It has a population of 3,486 people and a population density of 72 people per square mile. As a relatively rural area, it boasts beautiful year-round outdoor activities including hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and skiing. Nearby lakeside parks offer locals and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy water sports in the summer months.
The town hosts several local businesses such as A & B family farms for fresh vegetables and eggs, Highgate Country Store for baked goods and supplies, and Northeastern Family Farms for grass-fed beef and pork products. There are also several organizations that contribute to the local community including the Lions Club, Rotary Club, Historical Society and Friends of Highgate Library.
Sports teams from Highgate compete in various county leagues throughout the year including lacrosse, football and baseball. The annual Vermont State League softball tournament is held at Taylor Park in July each year.
The population in Highgate is 3,486. There are 69 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Highgate is 36.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Highgate is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Highgate
- 62.6% are married
- 5.9% are divorced
- 35.6% are married with children
- 12.6% have children, but are single
Race in Highgate
- 88.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 9.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander