North Pownal, Vermont Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

Crime in North Pownal is below the national average, based on a variety of factors. For example, crime in North Pownal is similar to the state average, and crime rates in surrounding cities are comparable to those in North Pownal. The table below compares crime rates in North Pownal and cities with similar population. The lower the crime rate, the safer North Pownal is.

Family size is the most common form of household composition in Pownal. The median family size in the city is 3.1, putting it in the middle of the region. The highest percent of households in Pownal are headed by a married couple. The highest percentage of married couples are in the Cousins Island CDP, which is also the city with the largest percentage of married-couples.

The population of Pownal was predominantly English, mainly from Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The petition by 185 male heads of households to the then-king George III prompted a land grant. This was not recognized by the Province of New York, so it was granted by the English. Conflicts erupted in New Hampshire Grants, between "Yorkers" and settlers. As a result, settlers regrouped under the leadership of Ethan Allen to defend their land.

There are five churches in Pownal. The Pownal Center Community Church was organized in 1794 and originally served Baptists and Methodists, but was open to all religions. The first building was a log structure that was replaced in 1849 by the current structure. Jacob Randall owned these saw mills. The town's town hall has four members, and they are all located at the same address.