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Wilton, CT


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Wilton, Connecticut

Wilton, Connecticut, in Fairfield county, is 5 miles N of Norwalk, Connecticut (center to center) and 42 miles NE of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Stamford - Norwalk metropolitan area. Wilton contains a population of approximately 17,633.

The People and Families of Wilton

In Wilton, about 74% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Wilton, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Wilton.

Wealth and Education

Interestingly, lots of people in Wilton have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Wilton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $113,825. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Wilton.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWilton College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWilton Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWilton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Wilton, CT

Comparing Wilton 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 Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity46
Senior Citizens44

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109

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