Vermont

Grand Isle

7,293
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Grand Isle

Grand Isle, Vermont, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 3,445. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 7,293.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Lake Champlain (de Léry raid) 1758, Battle of Lake Champlain (1759), and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20207,293
20106,970
20006,901
19905,318
19804,613
19703,574
19602,927
19503,406
19403,802
19303,944
19203,784
19103,761
19004,462
18903,843
18804,124
18704,082
18604,276
18504,145
18403,883
18303,696
18203,527
18103,445
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Grand Isle

Military engagements that took place in Grand Isle, Vermont.

Battle of Lake Champlain (de Léry raid) 1758
1758
Battle of Lake Champlain (1759)
1759

Historic places in Grand Isle

National Register of Historic Places listings in Grand Isle, Vermont.

Rutland Railroad Pumping Station
Alburg
Grand Isle County Courthouse
North Hero
Congregational Church-Grand Isle
Grand Isle
Methodist Episcopal Church of Isle La Motte
Isle La Motte
South Stone School House
Isle LaMotte
Hyde Log Cabin
Grand Isle
Gordon-Center House
Grand Isle
Hill, Ira, House
Isle La Motte
South Hero Inn
South Hero
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Frequently asked about Grand Isle

When does Grand Isle first appear in the US census?
Grand Isle, Vermont first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 3,445.
What is the population of Grand Isle?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Grand Isle had a recorded population of 7,293.
Were any battles fought in Grand Isle?
2 documented military engagements took place in Grand Isle, including Battle of Lake Champlain (de Léry raid) 1758, Battle of Lake Champlain (1759).
How many historic places are in Grand Isle?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Grand Isle, Vermont.
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