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Burlington, Connecticut

Burlington, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 6 miles N of Bristol, Connecticut (center to center) and 88 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Hartford metropolitan area. Burlington has a population of 8,190.

The People and Families of Burlington

In Burlington, about 73% of adults are married. Burlington is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, Burlington is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

To its credit, the people in Burlington value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Burlington ($2,525). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Burlington College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Burlington, CT

Comparing Burlington 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 Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population74
Racial Diversity22
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31

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