Pawcatuck, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pawcatuck
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Pawcatuck River next to the village
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Location in New London County, Connecticut
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| Town | Stonington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.42 sq mi (8.9 km2) |
| • Land | 3.41 sq mi (8.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,624 |
| • Density | 1,644.4/sq mi (634.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
06379
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| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-59140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377850 |
Pawcatuck (/ˈpɔːkə[unsupported input]k/ paw-KƏ-tuk) is a village and a special area called a census-designated place (CDP) in Stonington, Connecticut. It is part of New London County, Connecticut. In 2010, about 5,624 people lived there.
Pawcatuck is located right next to the Pawcatuck River. Across the river is Westerly, Rhode Island. The village has a historic area called the Mechanic Street Historic District. This district is famous for its history of shipbuilding, old mills, and homes where workers used to live.
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Who Lives in Pawcatuck?
This section talks about the people living in Pawcatuck. It also covers how many people live in a certain area.
Population and Homes
The village of Pawcatuck covers about 3.42 square miles (8.87 square kilometers). In 2000, there were 5,474 people living in the village. There were 2,427 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,439 of these were families.
There were also 2,598 housing units, like houses and apartments. This means there were about 702 housing units for every square mile.
Different Backgrounds
Most people in Pawcatuck are White, making up about 93.53% of the population. Other groups include African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people are from two or more different backgrounds. About 1.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Money and Living Costs
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Pawcatuck was about $39,799. For families, the average income was higher, around $53,087. About 9.3% of the people in Pawcatuck lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes.
Schools in Pawcatuck
The schools in Pawcatuck are part of the Stonington School District. This district serves all the students in Stonington Town, including those in Pawcatuck.
See also
In Spanish: Pawcatuck para niños
