Bantam, Connecticut facts for kids
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Bantam, Connecticut
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| Borough of Bantam | |
South Street, about 1910 (postcard picture)
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Location in Litchfield County, Connecticut
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| Country |  United States |
| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Region | Northwest Hills |
| Town | Litchfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 720 |
| • Density | 719.80/sq mi (277.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
06750
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| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-02690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0205245 |
Bantam is a small borough located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the larger town of Litchfield. In 2020, the population of Bantam was 720 people.
On July 10, 1989, a strong tornado hit Bantam. It caused a lot of damage to many buildings in the area. The storm also affected other towns in Litchfield and New Haven Counties. These towns included Thomaston, Waterbury, Hamden, and North Haven.
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Geography and Climate
Where is Bantam Located?
Bantam is a small place, covering about 1.0 square mile (2.62 square kilometers) of land. The borough is entirely land, with no water areas.
Bantam's Weather Patterns
Bantam has a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means it experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Bantam?
The population of Bantam has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 608 people. By 2020, the population was 720.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 608 | — | |
| 1930 | 545 | −10.4% | |
| 1940 | 564 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 940 | 66.7% | |
| 1960 | 833 | −11.4% | |
| 1970 | 881 | 5.8% | |
| 1980 | 860 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 757 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 802 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 759 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 720 | −5.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Bantam?
According to the 2010 census, most of Bantam's population was white (96.6%). About 1.2% were Black or African American. A small number of people were from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 802 people living in 364 households. About 28% of households had children under 18. Many households (44.2%) were married couples. About 40% of households were single people living alone. The average household had 2.20 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.8% were under 18 years old. About 20.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Bantam was 42 years.
Common family backgrounds reported by residents included Irish, Italian, German, English, and French Canadian.
Education
Schools in Bantam
Children living in Bantam attend schools that are part of the Litchfield Public Schools system. This includes Litchfield High School.
See also
In Spanish: Bantam (Connecticut) para niños
