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Trumbull, Connecticut

Introduction to Trumbull, Connecticut

Trumbull, Connecticut, in Fairfield county, is 5 miles N of Bridgeport, Connecticut and 53 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Bridgeport metropolitan area. There are an estimated 34,243 people in Trumbull.

Trumbull History

Trumbull was initially organized in 1639 as a part of Stratford, a town in Connecticut. Early settlers constructed their barns and houses along the Farm Highway. The citizens of Trumbull petitioned for incorporation after the Revolutionary War, when the area had a sizeable population. The townspeople desired incorporation because they found it inconvenient to have to go to Stratford for town meetings. Trumbull was eventually incorporated in October of 1797.

Trumbull and nearby Attractions

  • Beach Memorial Park
  • Pequonnock River Valley Park
  • Discovery Museum
  • Twin Brooks Park
  • Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course
  • Pinewood Lake

Things To Do In Trumbull

There are over two dozen parks and recreational facilities in Trumbull. The Tashua Recreational Facility, which is spread out across 268 acres, features tennis and basketball courts, and separate swimming pools for children and adults. It also has picnic areas, multi-purpose fields and a playground. Tashua Knolls is an 18-hole golf course which was designed by Al Zikorus, a reputed golf architect. One can also enjoy weekly concerts at the Town Hall Gazebo during summer months.

Trumbull Transportation

Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial is nearby.

Trumbull Higher Education

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield University and the University Of Bridgeport are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyTrumbull Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Trumbull College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Trumbull, CT

Comparing Trumbull 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 Population107
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime84

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