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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.
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.
In 2000, Bantam had a median family income of $50,938.
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.
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.
In Bantam, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Bantam strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Bantam to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):
Ratings range from
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
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