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Durham, CT


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Durham, Connecticut

Durham, Connecticut, in Middlesex county, is 7 miles SE of Meriden, Connecticut (center to center) and 84 miles NE of New York, New York. The people of the town are in the Hartford metropolitan area. Durham has a population of 6,627.

The People and Families of Durham

In Durham, about 70% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Durham. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Durham.

Wealth and Education

Durham benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Durham residents, with $5,455. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Durham College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Durham, CT

Comparing Durham 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
Age of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population22

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84

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