Suffield Depot, Connecticut facts for kids
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Suffield Depot, Connecticut
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 Suffield Depot, Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
Suffield Depot, Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Town | Suffield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km2) |
| • Land | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,325 |
| • Density | 673/sq mi (259.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code |
06078
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| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-74655 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377869 |
Suffield Depot is a small community in Connecticut, United States. It is part of the larger town of Suffield. In 2010, about 1,325 people lived here. It is officially known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people.
Where is Suffield Depot?
Suffield Depot gets its name from an old railroad line. This line used to connect Suffield village to Windsor Locks, a town to the south. The main part of the village is on a small hill. It has a town green, which is a grassy open space. This green is where several important roads meet.
The entire area of Suffield Depot is about 5.1 square kilometers (2.0 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Suffield Depot?
In the year 2000, there were 1,244 people living in Suffield Depot. These people lived in 569 homes. About half of these homes were families.
Population Details
The people living in Suffield Depot were of different ages:
- About 24% were under 18 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Suffield Depot was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 81 males.
See also
In Spanish: Suffield Depot para niños
