West Windsor is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,344 at the 2020 census.

It was known for its Ascutney Mountain Resort, which closed in 2010 and was bought by its citizens in 2015.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.37%, is water.

The unincorporated village of Brownsville is one of the few urban areas in the town and sits at the northwestern base of Mount Ascutney (elevation 3143 ft.).

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 1,067 people, 456 households, and 327 families in the town. The population density was 43.2 people per square mile (16.7/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 716 housing units at an average density of 29.0 per square mile (11.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 98.31% White, 0.28% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.19% Asian, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59%.

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population of West Windsor, Vermont, was 1,344. Recent estimates indicate a modest increase, with the population reaching approximately 1,373 by 2023. This growth reflects a 2.2% rise over three years, averaging an annual growth rate of about 0.37%.

Economy

In 2010 the Ascutney Mountain Resort closed because of scant snow and mismanagement. In 2015, the town bought the failed ski area with the help of nonprofit Trust for Public Land and residents charted a sustainable, volunteer-driven path.

  • Charles Bronson, Actor, interred at Brownsville Cemetery.

References

  • Town of West Windsor official website
  • Windsor School District