Cromwell, Connecticut facts for kids
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Cromwell, Connecticut
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| Nickname(s):
Crossroads of Connecticut
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Location within Middlesex County, Connecticut
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| Country |  United States |
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| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
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| County | Middlesex | |
| Metropolitan area | Hartford | |
| Incorporated | June 18, 1851 | |
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| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km2) | |
| • Land | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) | |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14,225 | |
| • Density | 1,147.2/sq mi (443.1/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
06416
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 | |
| FIPS code | 09-18080 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213414 | |
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Cromwell is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States located in the middle of the state. The population was 14,225 at the 2020 census.
The town was named after a shipping boat that traveled along the Connecticut River, which runs along Cromwell. The ship was named after Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England. Other theories are that the town was named after the 1776 warship Oliver Cromwell, or named directly after the Lord Protector Cromwell.
The Roman Catholic Padre Pio Foundation of America is located in Cromwell.
The Evangelical Covenant Church's regional East Coast Conference offices are located in Cromwell.
Points of interest
- On the National Register of Historic Places:
- Main Street Historic District – roughly bounded by Nooks Hill Rd., Prospect Hill Rd., Wall and West Sts. and New Ln., and Stevens Ln. and Main St.; since October 24, 1985
- Middletown Upper Houses Historic District – on Connecticut Route 99; Since July 27, 1979
- Sage-Kirby House – 93 Shunpike Road; since April 29, 1982
- TPC River Highlands – location of the Travelers Championship, PGA Tour event.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.9 square miles (33 km2), of which, 12.4 square miles (32 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of it (4.03%) is water.
A major north/south highway, Interstate 91, with two Cromwell exits, runs through the Town. The Central Connecticut Expressway (Route 9), opened at the end of 1989, enhances the Town's location as it connects I-95 in Old Saybrook, I-91 in Cromwell and I-84, the State's major east/west highway in New Britain.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,856 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,640 | −11.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,987 | 21.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,031 | 2.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,188 | 7.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,454 | 12.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,814 | 14.7% | |
| 1940 | 3,281 | 16.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,286 | 30.6% | |
| 1960 | 6,780 | 58.2% | |
| 1970 | 7,400 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 10,265 | 38.7% | |
| 1990 | 12,286 | 19.7% | |
| 2000 | 12,871 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 14,005 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 14,225 | 1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
At the 2010 census there were 14,005 people, 5,212 households, and 3,262 families in the town. The population density was 1,038.5 people per square mile (401.1/km2). There were 5,365 housing units at an average density of 432.9 per square mile (167.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.08% White, 3.13% African American, 0.05% Native American, 1.24% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.19%.
Of the 5,212 households 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 30.3% of households were one person and 11.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.99.
The age distribution was 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median household income was US$60,662, and the median family income was $70,505. Males had a median income of $46,223 versus $36,218 for females. The per capita income for the town was $29,786. About 1.6% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.
| Voter registration and party enrollment as of October 27, 2020 | |||||
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| Party | Active voters | Inactive voters | Total voters | Percentage | |
| Democratic | 3,511 | 190 | 3,701 | 32.98% | |
| Republican | 2,418 | 98 | 2,516 | 22.42% | |
| Unaffiliated | 4,607 | 180 | 4,787 | 42.66% | |
| Minor Parties | 211 | 7 | 218 | 1.94% | |
| Total | 10,747 | 475 | 11,222 | 100% | |
| Presidential Election Results | |||
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| Year | Democratic | Republican | Third Parties |
| 2020 | 55.5% 4,872 | 42.7% 3,749 | 1.8% 162 |
| 2016 | 49.5% 3,808 | 45.3% 3,486 | 5.2% 400 |
| 2012 | 55.3% 4,063 | 43.5% 3,193 | 1.2% 92 |
| 2008 | 59.4% 4,551 | 39.0% 2,989 | 1.6% 120 |
| 2004 | 55.2% 4,126 | 43.2% 3,226 | 1.6% 121 |
| 2000 | 58.0% 3,865 | 37.1% 2,472 | 14.9% 328 |
| 1996 | 54.2% 3,389 | 32.1% 2,007 | 13.7% 857 |
| 1992 | 43.0% 3,030 | 32.8% 2,306 | 24.2% 1,704 |
| 1988 | 48.0% 2,955 | 50.9% 3,135 | 1.1% 66 |
| 1984 | 40.6% 2,204 | 59.2% 3,213 | 0.2% 11 |
| 1980 | 41.3% 2,185 | 40.9% 2,168 | 17.8% 943 |
| 1976 | 51.0% 2,519 | 48.6% 2,399 | 0.4% 23 |
| 1972 | 45.4% 1,957 | 53.5% 2,306 | 1.1% 47 |
| 1968 | 53.7% 1,899 | 40.7% 1,439 | 5.6% 198 |
| 1964 | 71.1% 2,461 | 28.9% 999 | 0.00% 0 |
| 1960 | 54.4% 1,918 | 45.6% 1,607 | 0.00% 0 |
| 1956 | 34.2% 993 | 65.8% 1,909 | 0.00% 0 |
Cromwell Public Schools
There are 4 public schools in Cromwell: Edna C. Stevens Elementary School (K-2), Woodside Intermediate School (3-5), Cromwell Middle School (6-8), and Cromwell High School (9-12).
Notable people
- Actor and film producer David Gere was born and raised in Cromwell and attended Cromwell High School, class of 1993.
- Novelist, historian and editor Donald Honig lived in Cromwell for over 40 years. In September 2020, there was a ceremony at the Cromwell Belden Public Library where Honig was given with a key to the town and presented with a proclamation declaring it “Donald Honig Day.” In his honor, there is a special “Donald Honig Collection,” where many of his books are on display at the library.
See also
In Spanish: Cromwell (Connecticut) para niños
