Terramuggus, Connecticut facts for kids
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Terramuggus, Connecticut
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 Terramuggus, Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
Terramuggus, Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Town | Marlborough |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,025 |
| • Density | 891/sq mi (344.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code |
06447 (Marlborough)
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| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-75200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377871 |
Terramuggus is a small community located in the town of Marlborough, in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it's not an official town or city by itself.
Terramuggus includes the main village area of Marlborough and the places around it. In 2010, about 1,025 people lived there.
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Exploring Terramuggus
Land and Water Areas
Terramuggus covers a total area of about 3.3 square kilometers (which is about 1.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 3.0 square kilometers (1.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water. This water makes up almost 10% of the area.
The community is built around Lake Terramuggus. It also includes part of Marlborough's town center, especially along its southeastern side.
Roads and Travel
Major roads help people get around Terramuggus. Connecticut Route 2 runs along the northeastern edge of the area. You can get to Terramuggus from Exit 13, which connects to Connecticut Route 66. Route 66 forms the southeastern border of the community.
Who Lives in Terramuggus?
Population Details
In 2000, there were 1,048 people living in Terramuggus. These people lived in 389 households, and 299 of these were families. The area had about 346 housing units per square kilometer.
Most people in Terramuggus were White (98%). A small number were African American (0.19%) or Asian (0.95%). About 0.86% of the population identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Many households in Terramuggus had children under 18 living with them (39.1%). Most households (66.3%) were married couples living together. About 7.5% of households were led by a female without a husband. About 17.7% of all households were single individuals. Only a small number (3.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, about 2.69 people lived in each household. For families, the average size was about 3.09 people.
Age Groups
The population of Terramuggus was spread out across different age groups:
- 27.4% were under 18 years old.
- 4.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 32.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 6.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Terramuggus was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Terramuggus was $64,844 per year. For families, the average income was $73,125 per year. Men earned about $50,903 per year, while women earned about $39,297 per year. The average income per person in Terramuggus was $26,127.
Very few people in Terramuggus lived below the poverty line. This included no children under 18 and no one over 64 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Terramuggus para niños
