Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut facts for kids
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Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut
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 Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Town | Old Saybrook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.91 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,278 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
06475 (Old Saybrook)
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| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-57390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377847 |
Old Saybrook Center is a main village located in the town of Old Saybrook, Connecticut. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 2,278 people lived in Old Saybrook Center. This is out of 10,481 people in the whole town of Old Saybrook. The CDP includes the traditional town center. It also has a piece of land called Saybrook Point, which sticks out into the water.
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Exploring Old Saybrook Center's Location
Old Saybrook Center is found in the southeastern part of Middlesex County. It's in the middle-eastern section of the town of Old Saybrook.
Waterways and Natural Borders
To the east, the community is bordered by the Connecticut River. This river has coves, which are small, sheltered bays. North Cove is near the center, and South Cove is along the southern edge. Saybrook Point is the land area between these two coves.
Major Roads and Travel
Several important roads pass through Old Saybrook Center.
- U.S. Route 1 goes through the northwest part of the community. It leads west about 8 miles to Clinton. It also goes northeast about 4 miles to Old Lyme Center.
- Connecticut Route 154 runs through the middle of Old Saybrook Center. This route goes north about 5 miles to Essex Village. It also heads southeast about 3 miles to Fenwick.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Old Saybrook Center. The total area of the CDP is about 2.9 square miles. Out of this, about 2.0 square miles are land. The remaining 0.9 square miles, or about 31.47%, is water.
Who Lives in Old Saybrook Center?
Let's look at the people who call Old Saybrook Center home. This information comes from the census taken in 2000.
Population Overview
In 2000, there were 1,962 people living in the CDP. These people lived in 908 households, and 548 of these were families. The population density was about 994 people per square mile. There were 984 housing units, with about 498 units per square mile.
Diversity in the Community
The community is made up of people from different backgrounds:
- 96.08% were White.
- 0.61% were African American.
- 0.05% were Native American.
- 2.14% were Asian.
- 0.20% were Pacific Islander.
- 0.66% were from other races.
- 0.25% were from two or more races.
- About 1.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 908 households:
- 19.9% had children under 18 living with them.
- 50.6% were married couples living together.
- 6.8% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 39.6% were not families.
- 34.6% of all households were made up of single individuals.
- 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.14 people, and the average family had 2.74 people.
Age Groups in the CDP
The population was spread out across different age groups:
- 17.3% were under 18 years old.
- 4.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 27.3% were 65 years old or older.
The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were about 88.5 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 84.9 males.
Income and Economy
The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,625. For a family, the median income was $63,021. Males earned a median income of $46,522, while females earned $41,250. The per capita income for the CDP was $33,217. Very few families (none) and 4.6% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included no one under eighteen and 7.5% of those over 64.
See also
- In Spanish: Old Saybrook Center para niños
