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Colchester, CT


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Colchester, Connecticut

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

The People and Families of Colchester

In Colchester, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in Colchester tend to contain married couples. The people of the town spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($8,500) in Colchester than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

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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