Newington, Connecticut
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| Newington, Connecticut | |
| Coordinates: | |
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| NECTA | Hartford |
| Region | Capitol Region |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Council-manager |
| - Town manager | John Salomone |
| - Council | Rodney B. Mortensen, Mayor Christopher M. Banach Thomas J. Bowen Myra Cohen Cathleen B. Hall Jeffrey L. Hedberg Maureen Klett Kristine K. Nasinnyk Sheldon S. Sones |
| Area | |
| - City | 34.2 km² (13.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2005)[1] | |
| - City | 29,676 |
| - Density | 868/km² (2,248/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 06111 |
| Website: http://www.ci.newington.ct.us/ | |
Newington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, it had a total population of 29,306.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.2 mi². None of the area is covered with water, except for a small pond in a town park. The town of Newington is bordered by the capital city of Hartford, as well as the suburbs of Wethersfield, West Hartford, and New Britain. The town consists mostly of residential areas, although it is also home to the Berlin Turnpike, a large, commercial highway. It is where the Connecticut Department of Transportation is located.
[edit] Mill Pond Falls
16-foot high Mill Pond Falls, located in central Newington at Mill Pond Park, is a small natural waterfall. Named for a sawmill that was built there in 1860, the falls contain a footbridge over the water and a path that continues around Mill Pond. There is also an observation area with benches right below the falls. The park is popular with local residents as a place to walk dogs, ice skate, jog, and picnic; it also hosts the occasional wedding party and festivals. It is open year round.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 29,306 people, 12,014 households, and 8,253 families residing in the town. The population density is 2,223.4/mi². There are 12,264 housing units at an average density of 930.4/mi². The racial makeup of the town is 92.48% White, 2.08% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.81% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. 3.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 12,014 households out of which 27.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% are non-families. 26.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.92.
In the town the population is spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $57,118, and the median income for a family is $67,085. Males have a median income of $43,475 versus $35,601 for females. The per capita income for the town is $26,881. 3.5% of the population and 2.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.7% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
[edit] Education
There are seven public schools in Newington, which serve residents of the town of Newington as well some students from nearby Hartford. There are four elementary schools, which teach pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. Children attend the elementary school which is located in the district in which they reside. The names of the elementary schools are Elizabeth Green, Anna Reynolds, John Patterson, and Ruth Chaffee. There are also two middle schools in town, which teach grades five through eight. Students who attended Elizabeth Green or Anna Reynolds elementary, attend Martin Kellogg Middle School, while students who went to John Patterson or Ruth Chaffee elementary, attend John Wallace Middle School. Finally, there is one high school, Newington High School, which is attended by graduates of both middle schools and teaches grades nine through twelve.
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