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Norfolk, CT


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Norfolk, Connecticut

Norfolk, Connecticut, in Litchfield county, is 25 miles NW of Bristol, Connecticut (center to center) and 95 miles NE of New York, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 1,660 people lived in Norfolk.

The People and Families of Norfolk

In Norfolk, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

Significantly, more adults in Norfolk have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Connecticut.

Political Inclinations

Norfolk residents donated more money ($10,300) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Norfolk Housing

Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in Norfolk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Norfolk College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Norfolk, CT

Comparing Norfolk 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 Population88
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity41
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults107

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
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