Jewett City, Connecticut facts for kids
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Jewett City, Connecticut
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| Borough of Jewett City | |
The center of Jewett City
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 New London County and Connecticut Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut |
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| Country |  United States |
| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Region | Southeastern CT |
| Town | Griswold |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,328 |
| • Density | 4,765.96/sq mi (1,840.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
06351
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-39940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0208160 |
Jewett City is a small area called a borough in New London County, Connecticut. It is part of the larger town of Griswold. In 2020, about 3,328 people lived there. The borough got its name from Eliezer Jewett. He started a settlement in this area way back in 1771.
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Geography and Location
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Jewett City is located in Connecticut. The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) in total. Most of this area, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), is water.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,934 | — | |
| 1900 | 2,224 | 15.0% | |
| 1910 | 3,023 | 35.9% | |
| 1920 | 3,196 | 5.7% | |
| 1930 | 4,436 | 38.8% | |
| 1940 | 3,682 | −17.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,702 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,608 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,372 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,294 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,349 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,053 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,487 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,328 | −4.6% | |
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The number of people living in Jewett City has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 3,053 people. By 2010, the population grew to 3,487. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 3,328.
Featured on The Daily Show
Jewett City was once talked about on the TV show The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. This happened because of a funny argument about the church bells in the town. The show had a special part called "Sam on Your Side" that focused on the ringing of the Jewett City bells. This episode aired on March 6, 2007.
Education in Jewett City
Students living in Jewett City go to schools that are part of the Griswold School District. This district serves all of Griswold Town, which includes the borough of Jewett City.
Images for kids
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Slater Library and a bank, 1908
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Main Street, 1907
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Jewett City Hotel, c. 1909
See also
In Spanish: Jewett City para niños
