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Hamden, CT


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Hamden, Connecticut

Hamden, Connecticut, in New Haven county, is 72 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is located in the New Haven - Meriden metropolitan area. Hamden has a population of 56,913.

The People and Families of Hamden

In Hamden, about 48% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Hamden, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hamden gave more campaign money ($46,111) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hamden Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Hamden Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hamden Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hamden, CT

Comparing Hamden 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population84
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83

Crime

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

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