DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE

Population
643,077

Total Land Area
9,249 Square Miles

Statehood         
March 4, 1791

Highest Point
Mt. Mansfield; 4,393

Lowest Point
Lake Champlain; 95 feet

Bordering States
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York

Area Code
802

Largest Cities   
Burlington, Essex, Rutland, Colchester, South Burlington, Bennington, Brattleboro, Hartford, Milton, Barre

Capital City
Montpelier

Agriculture
Dairy products, cattle, hay, apples, maple products

Industry
Electronic equipment, fabricated metal products, printing & publishing, paper products, tourism.

State Bird
Hermit Thrush

State Flower
Red Clover

State Motto
Freedom and unity

State Nickname
Green Mountain State