Winsted, Connecticut
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Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It is part of the town of Winchester, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 7,321.
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History
The City of Winsted was formed at the junction of the Mad River and Still River, and was one of the first Mill Towns in Connecticut. Manufactured products started with scythes at the Winsted Manufacturing Company in 1792.
Winsted, along with New Haven, Connecticut, was a center for the production of mechanical clocks in the 1900s. The Gilbert Clock Company, located along the Still River north of town, was founded in 1807 and became one of the largest clock companies in the world at turn of the century.
The Gilbert School is an endowed high school and has an excellent educational reputation.
In 1955, Hurricane Connie and Hurricane Diane passed over Connecticut within one week, flooding the Mad River through downtown. The entire center of Winsted was destroyed in this flood, permanently altering the city.
Historical Companies
- Carter and Hakes Machine Company
- Empire Knife Company
- Franklin Moore Company
- George Dudley and Son Tanneries
- William L Gilbert Clock Company
- Goodwin and Knitz Company
- Morgan Silver Plate Company
- New England Pin Company
- T.C. Richards Hardware Company
- J.W. Roe Piano Stool Manufactory
- Strong Manufacturing Company
- Winsted Edge Tool Company
- Winsted Hosiery Company
- Winsted Manufacturing Company
Churches
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.1 km² (4.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.31% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,321 people, 3,072 households, and 1,889 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 604.0/km² (1,563.6/mi²). There are 3,370 housing units at an average density of 278.0/km² (719.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 93.28% White, 1.53% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.20% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. 4.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,072 households of which 27.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% are married couples living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% are non-families. 31.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $40,202, and the median income for a family is $51,044. Males have a median income of $37,837 versus $25,990 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $19,804. 7.3% of the population and 4.3% of families are below the poverty line. Of the total population, 9.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.