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| The median income for a household in the town was $64,807, and the median income for a family was $72,346. Males had a median income of $47,123 versus $34,250 for females. The ] for the town was $27,038. About 2.1% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the ], including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. | The median income for a household in the town was $64,807, and the median income for a family was $72,346. Males had a median income of $47,123 versus $34,250 for females. The ] for the town was $27,038. About 2.1% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the ], including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. | ||
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| *], (1807-1880), born in Colchester, noted clergyman and college president<ref name="Marquis 1607-1896">{{cite book | title = Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896 | publisher = Marquis Who's Who | location = Chicago | date = 1963}}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 18:41, 21 August 2006
Colchester is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 14,551 at the 2000 census. In 2005, it was ranked 57th on the "100 best Places to Live", conducted by CNN. Colchester is one of the fastest growing towns in Connecticut. The village of Westchester is located within Colchester.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 129.0 km² (49.8 mi²). 127.1 km² (49.1 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it (1.49%) is water.
Landmarks
The town of Colchester has many unique "landmarks" such as the veteran memorial on the town green
and the wildly known Harrys Place a small shack located in the center of town widley known for their
great hamburgers and hot dogs.
Schools
Colchester has four great schools. They are Colchester Elemantary School(Pre K- Second Grade), Jack Jackter Intermidiate School(Grades 3-5,William J. Johnson Middle School(Grades 6-8), and Bacon Academy (Grades 9-12).
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,551 people, 5,225 households, and 3,997 families residing in the town. The population density was 114.5/km² (296.6/mi²). There were 5,407 housing units at an average density of 42.6/km² (110.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.53% White, 2.37% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.
There were 5,225 households out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $64,807, and the median income for a family was $72,346. Males had a median income of $47,123 versus $34,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,038. About 2.1% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- William Adams (minister), (1807-1880), born in Colchester, noted clergyman and college president
