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Lyme, CT


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Lyme, Connecticut

Lyme, Connecticut, in New London county, is 30 miles SE of Meriden, Connecticut (center to center) and 96 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. Lyme has a population of 2,016.

The People and Families of Lyme

In Lyme, about 68% of adults are married. Lyme is considered a town for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

To its credit, the people in Lyme value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Lyme ($11,200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Lyme Housing

Lyme sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLyme College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Lyme, CT

Comparing Lyme 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
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens810
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
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