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Hebron, Connecticut

Introduction to Hebron, Connecticut

Hebron, Connecticut, in Tolland county, is 11 miles SE of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 82 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town, located in the Hartford area, has 8,610 residents.

Hebron History

The town of Hebron was officially incorporated in 1708. Originally the majority of the town was farmland and agriculture was the main source of livelihood. Today, the farms have been replaced by corporations. The town, which was named after a biblical city, celebrated its 300th birthday in 2008.

Hebron and nearby Attractions

  • Gay City State Park
  • Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
  • Mark Twain House
  • Hicks - Stearns Museum
  • Devil's Hopyard State Park

Things To Do In Hebron

Tourists visiting during autumn can enjoy the Hebron Harvest Fair, which is held annually. The town also celebrates the Maple Fest in winter. One can visit the Gay City State Park, which includes an 18th century abandoned mill town, along with old houses and stone walls. The park provides ample recreational opportunities from swimming, camping, and hiking, to biking. Devil’s Hopyard State Park is a perfect picnic spot, and visitors may also pay a visit to the Mark Twain House where Twain lived from 1874 to 1891 and wrote classics including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

Hebron Transportation

Bradley International Airport offers air transportation.

Hebron Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Eastern Connecticut State University, the University of Connecticut, and Wesleyan University.

High Points

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

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College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Hebron College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Hebron, CT

Comparing Hebron 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population63
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity21
Senior Citizens11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
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Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
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