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Ashford, CT


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Ashford, Connecticut

Ashford, Connecticut, in Windham county, is 21 miles E of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 64 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Hartford metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,098 people in Ashford.

The People and Families of Ashford

In Ashford, about 58% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Ashford than in most places.

Wealth and Education

It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Ashford.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Ashford, CT

Comparing Ashford 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 Population98
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults106

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
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