Newington, Connecticut
Newington is a
census-designated place in
Hartford County, Connecticut.
As of the
2000 census, it had a total population of 29,306.
According to the
United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.2
mi². None of the area is covered with water.
As of the
census2 of
2000, there are 29,306 people, 12,014 households, and 8,253 families residing in the CDP. 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 CDP 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 CDP 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 CDP 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 CDP 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.
At 16 feet in height, Mill Pond Falls, located in central Newington at Mill Pond Park, is recognized as the smallest natural waterfall in the United States. 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, jog, and picnic; and hosts the occasional wedding party. It is open year round.
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Town of Newington*
Central Regional Tourism District
