Willington, Connecticut
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Willington is a town located in Tolland County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,959.
The Willimantic River borders the town on the west. Willington is about 25 miles northeast of Hartford on Interstate 84, which also provides a connection to Boston. Providence, RI is accessible via U.S. Route 44. Larger communities nearby include Coventry, Manchester, Stafford Springs, Tolland, and Willimantic. The University of Connecticut is located in adjacent Mansfield.
Willington was incorporated in May, 1727.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 86.7 km² (33.5 mi²). 86.2 km² (33.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.63% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,959 people, 2,353 households, and 1,437 families residing in the town. The population density is 69.2/km² (179.1/mi²). There are 2,429 housing units at an average density of 28.2/km² (73.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.06% White, 0.97% African American, 0.12% Native American, 3.02% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 1.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,353 households out of which 29.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% are married couples living together, 6.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% are non-families. 20.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the town the population is spread out with 20.9% under the age of 18, 19.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $51,690, and the median income for a family is $70,684. Males have a median income of $41,250 versus $36,310 for females. The per capita income for the town is $27,062. 13.3% of the population and 2.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External Link
Willington, Connecticut Official Website (http://www.willingtonct.org) PENIS