Ashford, Connecticut

Ashford is a town located in Windham County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,098. It was founded in 1714. Eastford, Connecticut was a part of Ashford until 1848 or 1847, when the former split off to organize its own town. For this reason North Ashford is located in northeast Eastford.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 102.3 km² (39.5 mi²). 100.5 km² (38.8 mi²) of it is land and 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.80% water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,098 people, 1,578 households, and 1,084 families residing in the town. The population density is 40.8/km² (105.6/mi²). There are 1,699 housing units at an average density of 16.9/km² (43.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.71% White, 1.00% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. 2.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,578 households out of which 34.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% are married couples living together, 8.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% are non-families. 20.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.05.

In the town the population is spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $55,000, and the median income for a family is $61,693. Males have a median income of $42,117 versus $31,942 for females. The per capita income for the town is $26,104. 5.9% of the population and 3.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.


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