Oxoboxo River, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oxoboxo River
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Location in New London County, Connecticut
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Census Bureau map of the CDP
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Town | Montville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km2) |
| • Land | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,955 |
| • Density | 657/sq mi (254.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
06382
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| Area code | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-58520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377849 |
Oxoboxo River is a special area in Montville, Connecticut, a town in New London County, Connecticut. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a specific area the government uses for counting people.
The name "Oxoboxo River" comes from a river that flows through this area. In 2020, about 2,955 people lived here. This area includes the center of Montville and nearby villages like Palmertown and Uncasville.
The U.S. Postal Service uses "Uncasville" for the ZIP code 06382, which covers the entire Oxoboxo River CDP. This ZIP code also includes the Mohegan reservation and the famous Mohegan Sun casino.
Geography of Oxoboxo River
The Oxoboxo River CDP gets its name from the Oxoboxo River. This river is a smaller stream that flows into the Thames River.
The total area of the CDP is about 11.6 square kilometers (4.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 11.0 square kilometers (4.3 square miles). The rest, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water, making up about 5.1% of the total area.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 2,938 people living in the Oxoboxo River area. By 2010, the population grew to 3,165 people. In 2020, the population was 2,955.
The people living here come from many different backgrounds. Most residents are White, but there are also people who are African American, Native American, and Asian. Many people also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the CDP in 2000 was 40 years old. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old.
