equestId":"2fd38a35-6270-4036-a1b2-73d5043835c7","resource":"content","data":[{"id":"txt_a6c102466f9447e5a6f9fea24972cdb2","text":". \n \nLocated in northwestern Vermont on the shores of Lake Champlain, the town of Swanton is a popular destination for visitors year-round. With a population of 6,724 people, the town is relatively small with a population density of 136.87 people per square mile, although this is significantly lower than the US average density of 93.29 people per square mile. Popular businesses in Swanton include The Grand Isle County General Store and Fromage Fine Foods, both offering local specialties and products to its customers. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing on Lake Champlain, camping nearby at Waterbury Reservoir State Park or Mt Mansfield State Forest, or skiing at Stowe Mountain Resort just twenty minutes away. There are also numerous hiking trails for hikers and nature enthusiasts alike to explore all over the town’s natural surroundings. Swanton also has many local demographic organizations such as Rotary International and Lions Club International for those wishing to get involved in their community and make a difference. Lastly, local sporting events are plentiful with annual events like The Battle of Swanton street hockey tournament as well as weekly youth soccer games held during summer months at various locations around town.
The population in Swanton is 6,724. There are 140 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Swanton is 43.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Swanton is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Swanton
- 50.5% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 28.7% are married with children
- 19.8% have children, but are single
Race in Swanton
- 95.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander