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Colchester, Connecticut

Introduction to Colchester, Connecticut

Colchester, Connecticut, in New London county, is 17 miles SE of Manchester, Connecticut and 84 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the New London- Norwich metropolitan statistical area. About 14,551 people live in Colchester.

Colchester History

Colchester was established in 1698 on land bought by Nathaniel Foote from Native Americans who originally lived here. Foote named the area Colchester after the town in England from where his grandfather had emigrated. The town had its first railway line in 1876.

Colchester and nearby Attractions

  • Harry's Place
  • Salmon River State Forest
  • Chanticlair Golf Course
  • Amston Lake
  • Devil’s Hopyard State Park
  • Lake Hayward

Things To Do In Colchester

People visit the Salmon River State Forest for hiking, hunting and fishing. The annual Colchester 57 Fest is held in September and features many entertainment activities, fireworks and food. The nearby golf course provides excellent facilities.

Colchester Transportation

Bradley International is the nearest major airport.

Colchester Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Eastern Connecticut State University, the University of Connecticut, Wesleyan University and Trinity College.

Comparative Profile of Colchester, CT

Comparing Colchester 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Age of the Population41
Racial Diversity35
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
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