Clinton, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clinton, Connecticut
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Cedar Island Channel
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 Middlesex County and Connecticut Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region and Connecticut |
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| Country |  United States |
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| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
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| County | Middlesex | ||
| Region | Lower CT River Valley | ||
| Incorporated | 1838 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Town Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19.0 sq mi (49.2 km2) | ||
| • Land | 16.3 sq mi (42.2 km2) | ||
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 13,185 | ||
| • Density | 808.9/sq mi (312.4/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
06413
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 | ||
| FIPS code | 09-15350 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0213408 | ||
Clinton is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. In 2020, about 13,185 people lived there. The main part of town, near the shore, is also called a census-designated place (CDP).
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Geography
Clinton covers about 19 square miles (49.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 16.3 square miles (42.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.8 square miles (7.2 square kilometers), is water.
The town sits right on Long Island Sound. It has a public beach called Clinton Beach. Many people enjoy fishing for bluefish here.
Clinton is next to Madison on the west. To the east is Westbrook. Killingworth is to the north.
The town's main area is called Clinton Center. This area includes the Clinton Village Historic District. This historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cedar Island is also found in Clinton Harbor.
Other smaller areas in Clinton include Beach Park, Grove Beach, and Silver Bluff.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 1,239 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,344 | 8.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,427 | 6.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,404 | −1.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,402 | −0.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,384 | −1.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,429 | 3.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,274 | −10.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,217 | −4.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,574 | 29.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,791 | 13.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,466 | 37.7% | |
| 1960 | 4,166 | 68.9% | |
| 1970 | 10,267 | 146.4% | |
| 1980 | 11,195 | 9.0% | |
| 1990 | 12,767 | 14.0% | |
| 2000 | 13,094 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 13,260 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 13,185 | −0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, Clinton had about 13,094 people living in 5,134 households. About 3,614 of these were families. The population density was about 804 people per square mile.
Many households, 33.4%, had children under 18. Most households, 59.1%, were married couples. About 23.7% of households had just one person living there.
The average age in Clinton was 38 years old. About 25.1% of the people were under 18. About 11.3% were 65 or older.
The average income for a household was about $60,471. For families, it was about $71,403.
When it comes to politics, many voters in Clinton do not belong to a specific party. These are called "Unaffiliated" voters. In October 2023, about 43.6% of voters were Unaffiliated. The next largest group was Democratic voters, making up about 29.4%. Republican voters were about 25.2%.
History
Clinton's history goes back to 1663. The area was first known as Hammonasset. In 1667, it became a town called Kenilworth. Later, its name changed to Killingworth.
In 1838, the southern part of Killingworth became its own town. It was named Clinton, after New York Governor DeWitt Clinton. The northern part kept the name Killingworth.
Clinton is famous for its connection to Yale University. In 1701, a school was started here. Its first classes were held in the home of Abraham Pierson, a local church leader. This school later moved to New Haven and grew into Yale University.
In more recent times, Clinton has become a place where people live and then travel to work in nearby cities like New Haven.
Transportation
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You can travel by train from Clinton. The Shore Line East train stops at Clinton station. This train can take you to New Haven and New London.
The Estuary Transit District also offers public transportation. Their 9 Town Transit Service helps people get around Clinton and nearby towns. You can connect to the Old Saybrook Train Station, where you can catch Amtrak trains.
Points of interest
The eastern part of Clinton's town center is a historic district. It is called the Clinton Village Historic District. The very center of this district, with the town green, is known as the Liberty Green Historic District.
The Clinton Historical Society has two museums. These are the Buell Tool Museum and the Clinton Historical Society Museum. They are both in the Andrews Memorial Town Hall. The society also cares for the 1750 Elisha White House, also called Old Brick. This is the oldest brick home between New Haven and New London. It has old furniture, paintings, toys, and quilts.
Bluefish
Clinton is known as the "bluefish capital of the world." This means many bluefish are caught here.
Clinton used to have a yearly bluefish festival. It was a fun event with carnival games, music, food, and raffles. The festival was usually held at the Clinton marina. It moved to the Clinton Town Hall in 2008. The Bluefish Festival officially ended in 2015.
Notable people
Many interesting people have lived in Clinton, including:
- Jared Eliot, a minister, doctor, and farmer.
- Erica Hill, a news anchor for NBC's Weekend Today.
- Jefferson Mays, an actor.
- Charles Morgan, a famous railroad and shipping business leader.
- Abraham Pierson, one of the people who helped start Yale University.
- Dr. Seuss, the famous children's book writer, spent summers here.
- Horatio Wright, a Civil War general. He later became the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers.
Images for kids
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National Bank in Clinton, circa 1908
See also
In Spanish: Clinton (Connecticut) para niños
