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Griswold, Connecticut

Introduction to Griswold, Connecticut

Griswold, Connecticut, in New London county, is 29 miles W of Warwick, Rhode Island and 70 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,807 people in Griswold.

Griswold History

Griswold was officially incorporated as a town in 1815. The community was named in honor of Governor Roger Griswold. The borough of Jewett City is inside of Griswold.

Griswold and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
  • Jewett City Town Hall
  • Glasgo Pond
  • Slater Memorial Museum
  • Pachaug Green

Things To Do In Griswold

The Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park houses Revolutionary War artifacts. From Griswold, one can also visit the Monte Cristo Cottage, the Prudence Crandall Museum and the Slater Memorial Museum in order to learn more about the history of the area. Griswold’s parks offer a host of entertainment facilities for both adults and children. Foxwoods Resort & Casino is also a popular local tourist spot.

Griswold Transportation

Providence International is the nearest major airport.

Griswold Higher Education

For higher education, one can enroll at Eastern Connecticut State University, the University of Connecticut or the University of Rhode Island.

Comparative Profile of Griswold, CT

Comparing Griswold 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 Population97
Age of the Population52
Racial Diversity35
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108

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