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Enfield, CT


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Enfield, Connecticut

Enfield, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 8 miles S of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 82 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Hartford metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 45,212 people lived in Enfield.

The People and Families of Enfield

In Enfield, about 52% of adults are married.

Enfield is noted for its large share of males.

Political Inclinations

Enfield residents donated more money ($5,250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Enfield Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Enfield Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Enfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Enfield, CT

Comparing Enfield 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 Population1010
Age of the Population83
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime95
Low Property Crime94

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