Heritage Village, Connecticut facts for kids
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Heritage Village, Connecticut
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 Heritage Village, Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
Heritage Village, Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Connecticut |
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| Counties | New Haven | |
| Region | Naugatuck Valley | |
| Town | Southbury | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
06488 (Southbury)
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| Area code(s) | 203/475 | |
Heritage Village is a special kind of community in Southbury, Connecticut. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.
In 2010, about 3,736 people lived in Heritage Village. It's known for being a place where many older adults choose to live.
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Where is Heritage Village Located?
Heritage Village is found in New Haven County, Connecticut. It's part of the larger town of Southbury.
Size and Land Area
The community covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (about 6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Heritage Village?
Understanding who lives in a place helps us learn about its community. This information comes from a census, which is like a big count of everyone.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 3,435 people living in Heritage Village. The area had about 1,500 people per square mile. Most residents were White. A small number of people from other backgrounds also lived there.
Households and Families
There were 2,261 households in Heritage Village in 2000. A household means all the people living in one home. Many of these households were made up of single individuals.
A special rule in Heritage Village is that children under 18 are generally not allowed to live there for more than six months in any year. This is why you'll find very few children living in the community.
Age of Residents
Heritage Village is mainly a community for older adults. In 2000, about 78.7% of the people living there were 65 years old or older. The average age was 75 years. This makes it a popular place for people to retire.
Income and Living Costs
In 2000, the average income for a household in Heritage Village was around $38,525. For families, the average income was about $51,714. A very small number of people, about 3.1%, lived below the poverty line.
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The official seal of Heritage Village.
