The capital of Vermont is Montpelier.
The Postal Code for Vermont: VT
The typical abbreviation for Vermont: Vt.
Time Zone:
The state of Vermont is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Vermont refer to themselves: Vermonter
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Vermont has a population of 623,908 people.
This represents 0.21% of the national total, making it the 49th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 623,908 | +0.24% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 622,387 | +0.26% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 620,795 | +0.35% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 618,616 | +0.39% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 616,236 | +0.55% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 612,882 | +0.67% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 608,827 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Vermont is 9,614 square miles (24,900.15 km²).
This represents 0.25% of the national total.
Vermont ranks as the 45th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Vermont is 67.45 people per square mile (26.04 people/km²).
Vermont ranks 30th in population density.
Nickname for Vermont: "The Green Mountain State"
State Motto: "Freedom and Unity"
State Bird: Hermit Thrush (catharus guttatus)
State Tree: Sugar Maple (acer saccharum)
State Flower: Red Clover (trifolium pratense)
State Song: "Hail, Vermont!"
Statehood:
Vermont became the 14th state on Mar 4, 1791.
Useful State Links
The state website for Vermont can be found at:
The portal for Vermont tourism:
For information about Vermont fishing and hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-14)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Burlington | 38,531 | |
| 2 | Town of Essex | 19,146 | |
| 3 | Rutland | 17,046 | |
| 4 | Town of Colchester | 17,165 | |
| 5 | Town of Bennington | 15,375 | |
| 6 | South Burlington | 16,993 | |
| 7 | Town of Brattleboro | 11,849 | |
| 8 | Town of Hartford | 10,822 | |
| 9 | Milton | 10,169 | |
| 10 | Town of Milton | 10,169 | |
| 11 | Barre | 9,128 | |
| 13 | Town of Springfield | 8,891 | |
| 14 | Essex Junction | 8,841 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 1 (Northeast) |
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| Census Division: 1 (New England) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 50 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region I / Region 1 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-VT |
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