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Bantam, CT


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Bantam, Connecticut

Bantam, Connecticut, in Litchfield county, is 15 miles NW of Waterbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 78 miles NE of New York, New York. The town has a population of 802.

The People and Families of Bantam

In Bantam, about 54% of adults are married. Bantam offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Bantam, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bantam had a median family income of $50,938.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Bantam gave more campaign money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Bantam Housing

Owners occupy 53% of the housing units in Bantam. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Bantam is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Bantam, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBantam Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bantam Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Bantam Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bantam Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bantam Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bantam, CT

Comparing Bantam 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
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women93
Well-Paid Single Men93
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens810
Racial Diversity63
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income84
College Educated Adults61
People in Middle Class or Better63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work42
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents510
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built36
Affordability of Property Taxes28
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