Warren, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Warren, Connecticut
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| Town of Warren | ||
Warren Congregational Church
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 Litchfield County and Connecticut Northwest Hills Planning Region and Connecticut |
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| Country |  United States |
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| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
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| County | Litchfield | |
| Region | Northwest Hills | |
| Incorporated | 1786 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Selectman-town meeting | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 27.6 sq mi (71.4 km2) | |
| • Land | 26.3 sq mi (68.1 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,351 | |
| • Density | 51/sq mi (19.8/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) | |
| ZIP code |
06754 06777
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 | |
| FIPS code | 09-79510 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213523 | |
Warren is a small town located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. In 2020, about 1,351 people lived there. It is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. The town was named after Joseph Warren, a brave general from the American Revolutionary War.
In 2006, a businessman named Joseph Cicio put most of Warren's main shopping area up for sale online. He listed it on eBay for $5,000,000.
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Geography of Warren
Warren is found in the western part of Litchfield County. It is about 28 miles (45 km) north of Danbury. It is also 24 miles (39 km) northwest of Waterbury. The state capital, Hartford, is about 42 miles (68 km) to the west.
Land and Water Areas
The town covers a total area of about 27.5 square miles (71.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 26.3 square miles (68.1 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 1.2 square miles (3.2 square kilometers), or 4.5%, is water.
Population Changes in Warren
The population of Warren has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town since 1820:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 875 | — | |
| 1850 | 830 | — | |
| 1860 | 710 | −14.5% | |
| 1870 | 673 | −5.2% | |
| 1880 | 639 | −5.1% | |
| 1890 | 477 | −25.4% | |
| 1900 | 432 | −9.4% | |
| 1910 | 412 | −4.6% | |
| 1920 | 350 | −15.0% | |
| 1930 | 303 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 328 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 437 | 33.2% | |
| 1960 | 600 | 37.3% | |
| 1970 | 827 | 37.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,027 | 24.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,226 | 19.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,254 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,461 | 16.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,351 | −7.5% | |
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Who Lives in Warren?
In 2000, there were 1,254 people living in Warren. These people made up 497 households and 353 families. The town had about 47.7 people per square mile (18.4 per square kilometer). There were 650 homes, with an average of 24.7 homes per square mile (9.5 per square kilometer).
Most people in Warren were White (97.93%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.24% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 497 households, about 29.8% had children under 18. Most households (63.6%) were married couples. About 5.0% were single mothers. Nearly 28.8% were not families.
About 21.9% of all households had only one person living there. And 11.1% had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.52 people. The average family had 2.97 people.
Age Groups in Town
The population in Warren has different age groups. About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 5.1% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 28.3%, was between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 29.0%. Finally, 14.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Warren was 42 years.
Transportation Routes
Connecticut Route 45 is the main road that runs north and south through Warren. Connecticut Route 341 is the main road that goes east and west.
Key Highways
- Route 45 goes north about 5 miles (8 km) to U.S. Route 7 in Cornwall. It also goes south the same distance to New Preston.
- Route 341 goes southeast 5 miles (8 km) to U.S. Route 202 at Woodville. It also goes west about 8 miles (13 km) to Kent.
Important Places to See
- Warren Congregational Church: This historic church was built in 1818. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
Famous People from Warren
Many interesting people have connections to Warren:
- Herbert Abrams (1921–2003): A well-known artist who painted portraits.
- Lorenzo Carter (1767–1814): He was born in Warren. He was the first person to settle permanently in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Charles Finney (1792–1875): A Presbyterian minister and a leader in the Second Great Awakening. He was born in Warren.
- Miloš Forman (1932–2018): A famous film director who lived in Warren. His wife, Martina Forman, is an author.
- Morton Gottlieb (1921–2009): A producer for plays and movies.
- Cleve Gray (1918–2004): A talented painter.
- Francine du Plessix Gray (1930–2019): A well-known writer.
- Philip Roth (1933–2018): A famous writer who owned a house in Warren.
- Eric Sloane (1905-1985): An American landscape painter and illustrator. He also wrote books about history and folklore.
