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Andover, CT


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Andover, Connecticut

Andover, Connecticut, in Tolland county, is 8 miles E of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 79 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Hartford metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,036 people lived in Andover.

The People and Families of Andover

In Andover, about 67% of adults are married. Andover is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not).

The town is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

Significantly, more adults in Andover have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Connecticut.

Political Inclinations

Andover residents donated more money ($2,500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

High Points

Andover strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Andover College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Andover, CT

Comparing Andover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Racial Diversity63
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults106

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87

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