Blue Hills, Connecticut facts for kids
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Blue Hills, Connecticut
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Location in Connecticut
Blue Hills, Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Municipalities | Hartford (neighborhood) Bloomfield (CDP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 140 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,762 |
| • Density | 2,490/sq mi (961.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code |
06112
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| Area Code | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-06050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378337 |
| All figures are for the CDP portion of Blue Hills. | |
Blue Hills is a community located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It's a unique place because it covers parts of two different areas: the northwestern corner of the city of Hartford and the southeastern corner of the town of Bloomfield.
The part of Blue Hills that is in Bloomfield is officially recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area used for gathering population data. In 2020, about 2,762 people lived in this CDP part of Blue Hills. If you include the Hartford section, the total population of Blue Hills is roughly 10,000 residents.
Blue Hills is known for its many schools and homes. It has several schools and even a university. Important roads that run through the area include Granby Street, Blue Hills Avenue (Route 187), Plainfield Street, Bloomfield Avenue (Route 189), and Albany Avenue (US 44).
Getting around Blue Hills is easy thanks to Connecticut Transit buses. Several bus routes, like the 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 74, and 76, serve the neighborhood, connecting residents to different parts of the community and beyond.
Many residents in Blue Hills are of West Indian and African American heritage. The community is home to various schools, including Annie Fisher ES, Mountain Laurel School, Sarah J. Rawson ES, Mark Twain ES, Martin Luther King, Jr. ES, and Weaver HS. There are also private schools like Watkinson School and the University of Hartford, which is a larger college.
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Where is Blue Hills?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP part of Blue Hills covers an area of about 3.0 square kilometers (which is about 1.2 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Blue Hills?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,020 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,901 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,762 | −4.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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The population of the Blue Hills CDP has changed a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 3,020 people, which dropped slightly to 2,901 in 2010, and then to 2,762 in 2020.
Most people living in the Blue Hills CDP are Black or African American. In 2020, about 83% of the residents were Black or African American. There are also smaller groups of White, Asian, Native American, and multiracial residents. About 8% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Getting Around Blue Hills
The main roads that run north and south through Blue Hills are Granby Street and Blue Hills Avenue (Route 187). The main road that runs east and west is Cottage Grove Road (Route 218).
As mentioned, Connecticut Transit provides bus services with routes like 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 74, 76, and 92. There have also been discussions about turning the local freight railroad, called the Griffin Line, into a commuter train service for people to travel to work or school.
Major highways like I-91 and I-291 connect Blue Hills to other cities. These include New Haven and Hartford in Connecticut, and Springfield in Massachusetts. They also connect to areas east of the Connecticut River.
Schools in Blue Hills
Blue Hills is home to several schools that serve the community. These include:
- Annie Fisher School
- Mark Twain School
- Weaver High School
- Watkinson School (a private school)
- The University of Hartford (a college)
Places of Worship
Blue Hills is home to The First Cathedral, which is known as the largest Protestant church in New England.
See also
In Spanish: Blue Hills (Connecticut) para niños
