Mansfield Center, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mansfield Center, Connecticut
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Mansfield Center General Store
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Location in Tolland County and the state of Connecticut
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 947 |
| • Density | 318.9/sq mi (123.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
06250
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| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-45120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0208699 |
Mansfield Center is a small village located in the town of Mansfield in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2010, about 947 people lived here.
The CDP of Mansfield Center includes the original settlement, sometimes called Mansfield Village. It also includes the nearby village of Mansfield Hollow. You can even find Mansfield Hollow State Park within this area, which is a great place for outdoor activities!
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Who Lives in Mansfield Center?
Let's look at the people who call Mansfield Center home. In 2000, there were 973 people living in the area. Most people in Mansfield Center are White, but there are also people of African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. Some people are also from two or more races.
The population includes people of all ages. About 18.8% of the people are under 18 years old. About 23.3% are 65 years old or older. The average age in Mansfield Center is around 44 years old.
Historic Places to Explore
Mansfield Center has some interesting historic spots that tell stories about its past.
Mansfield Center Cemetery
The Mansfield Center Cemetery is a very old burial ground. It has many gravestones from the 1700s. This cemetery is special because it shows the amazing art of stone carving from colonial New England. It's even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Buildings
You can also see historic buildings in Mansfield Center. One example is the Barrows and Burnham Store. This building was a general store and was built way back in 1886. It gives you a peek into what life was like long ago.
Geography and Climate
Mansfield Center is located in Connecticut. It covers a total area of about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.1 square miles (7.9 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.4 square miles (0.9 square kilometers), is water.
Local Weather
The weather in Mansfield Center changes with the seasons, just like many places in New England.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
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| Record high °F (°C) | 69 (21) |
72 (22) |
82 (28) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
98 (37) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
88 (31) |
80 (27) |
75 (24) |
100 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.3 (1.8) |
38.4 (3.6) |
47.3 (8.5) |
59.3 (15.2) |
70.1 (21.2) |
78.0 (25.6) |
82.3 (27.9) |
80.8 (27.1) |
73.8 (23.2) |
62.1 (16.7) |
51.9 (11.1) |
40.3 (4.6) |
60.0 (15.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 29.0 (−1.7) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
38.3 (3.5) |
48.1 (8.9) |
57.9 (14.4) |
67.7 (19.8) |
73.4 (23.0) |
72.1 (22.3) |
64.9 (18.3) |
54.0 (12.2) |
44.7 (7.1) |
34.7 (1.5) |
51.4 (10.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.0 (−8.3) |
19.6 (−6.9) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
36.2 (2.3) |
45.9 (7.7) |
55.5 (13.1) |
61.0 (16.1) |
59.9 (15.5) |
51.4 (10.8) |
39.6 (4.2) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
38.8 (3.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −27 (−33) |
−21 (−29) |
−16 (−27) |
6 (−14) |
22 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
37 (3) |
32 (0) |
20 (−7) |
15 (−9) |
1 (−17) |
−18 (−28) |
−27 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.36 (85) |
3.25 (83) |
4.32 (110) |
3.74 (95) |
3.49 (89) |
3.68 (93) |
3.43 (87) |
3.35 (85) |
3.44 (87) |
3.94 (100) |
3.99 (101) |
3.78 (96) |
43.77 (1,111) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.1 (21) |
11.1 (28) |
5.5 (14) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
6.7 (17) |
33.4 (85.1) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 in) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 72 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in.) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
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Famous People from Mansfield Center
Some notable people have connections to Mansfield Center:
- Peter Tork: He was a musician and actor, best known as a member of the famous band The Monkees.
- Theodore Stowell: He was an early president of Bryant University.
See also
In Spanish: Mansfield Center (Connecticut) para niños
