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Bloomfield, Connecticut

Introduction to Bloomfield, Connecticut

Bloomfield, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 4 miles N of West Hartford, Connecticut and 93 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Hartford metropolitan area. Bloomfield has a population of 19,587.

Bloomfield History

Bloomfield was incorporated in 1835. It was primarily an agricultural community, but after incorporation, Bloomfield began to diversify its economic base. The Hartford Electric Light Company brought electricity to the town in 1891. The suburban exodus from Hartford increased Bloomfield's population significantly in the 1950s. Later, an interstate highway was constructed which made the town more accessible.

Bloomfield and nearby Attractions

  • Wintonbury Building
  • Bloomfield Farm Implements Museum
  • Prosser Public Library
  • Louise Lake
  • Copacos Shopping Center
  • Talcott Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Bloomfield

The Bloomfield Farm Implements Museum is the ideal destination for those who wish to learn more about the history of this area. The lakes and brooks around Bloomfield offer opportunities for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational activities. The Copacos Shopping Center, Bloomfield Shopping Center, The Center of Bloomfield Shopping Center and Tunxis Plaza Shopping Center provide a host of entertainment and shopping facilities as well.

Bloomfield Transportation

Air transportation is available from Bradley International Airport.

Bloomfield Higher Education

Manchester Community College, the University of Hartford and Trinity College offer opportunities for higher education.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Bloomfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bloomfield, CT

Comparing Bloomfield 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 Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime52

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