Northwest Harwinton, Connecticut facts for kids
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Northwest Harwinton, Connecticut
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Harwinton Congregational Church
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Location in Litchfield County, Connecticut
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| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Town | Harwinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km2) |
| • Land | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,158 |
| • Density | 374/sq mi (144.3/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
06791
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| FIPS code | 09-55725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377844 |
Northwest Harwinton is a special area in the town of Harwinton, Connecticut. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts people in. In 2020, about 3,158 people lived here. This area also includes the main part of the town, where many important buildings are.
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Exploring Northwest Harwinton's Location
Northwest Harwinton is found in the northwestern part of the town of Harwinton. It shares borders with other towns and cities. To the north, you'll find New Hartford. To the northwest, it borders the city of Torrington. To the west, it's next to the town of Litchfield.
Roads and Landmarks
The southern edge of Northwest Harwinton follows Connecticut Route 118 (Litchfield Road). It also includes Delay Road, Swimming Hole Road, and Shingle Mill Road. The eastern edge follows Plymouth Road, Harmony Hill Road, and North Road. The main part of Harwinton town is right where Route 118 and Route 4 meet. The area around Lake Harwinton is also part of this CDP.
Major Routes Nearby
- Route 4 goes east about 20 miles to West Hartford. It also goes northwest about 5 miles to Torrington.
- Route 118 heads west about 8 miles to Litchfield borough.
- Route 222 goes south about 7 miles to Thomaston.
Land and Water Area
Northwest Harwinton covers about 22.8 square kilometers (about 8.8 square miles). Most of this area, 22.5 square kilometers, is land. A smaller part, about 0.3 square kilometers, is water. The Naugatuck River forms the western border of this area and the town of Harwinton.
Who Lives in Northwest Harwinton?
In 2010, there were 3,252 people living in Northwest Harwinton. They lived in 1,307 homes, and 980 of these were families.
Population Details
- Most people (97.4%) were White.
- About 1.0% were Asian.
- A small number of people were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds.
- About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 32.4% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- Many homes (61.4%) were headed by married couples.
- About 25.0% of homes were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates.
- The average home had about 2.48 people, and the average family had about 2.87 people.
Age Groups
The people in Northwest Harwinton come from all age groups:
- 22.4% were under 18 years old.
- 5.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 20.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 33.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age was about 45.8 years.
Income Information
From 2013 to 2017, the average income for a household in Northwest Harwinton was about $100,863 per year. For families, the average income was about $110,357. The income per person was about $41,424. A small number of families (3.8%) and people (7.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included 18.5% of people under 18.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 3,252 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,158 | −2.9% | |
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Images for kids
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Harwinton Congregational Church
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Location in Litchfield County, Connecticut
See also
In Spanish: Northwest Harwinton para niños
