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Guilford, CT is a small New England town located in Connecticut with a population of 22,113 and a population density of 468 people per square mile. This makes Guilford more densely populated than the United States as a whole, which has a population density of 93 people per square mile. Guilford is known for its eclectic mix of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and sports teams. Local businesses include retailers like The Black Sheep Mercantile and the Guilford Art Center; restaurants like Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant and Riverview Bistro; and specialty stores such as the Mudroom Fair Trade Marketplace and the Guilford Cheese Company. For outdoor activities, hikers can explore miles of trails that meander through wooded areas at Hammonassett State Park while cyclists take to the roads around all of Guilford’s scenic landscapes. Organizations such as the Guilford Handcraft Center focus on preserving historical trades while sports teams like the Guilford High School Vikings compete in various tournaments throughout the year.

The population in Guilford is 22,113. There are 470 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Guilford is 48.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Guilford is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Guilford
- 62.7% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 32.6% are married with children
- 9.4% have children, but are single
Race in Guilford

- 91.0% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 2.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleGuilford, ConnecticutUnited States
  22,113.0329,725,481.0
  48.8%50.5%
  51.2%49.5%
  48.938.4
 
  22,164.0326,569,308.0
  22,382.0309,327,143.0
  21,398.0285,036,114.0
  19,848.0251,960,433.0
  3.0%15.6%
  11.1%30.8%
 
  469.793.4
  47.0843531905.423
  2.643264836.791
 
  86.7%59.4%
  2.2%12.2%
  4.2%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.1%0.4%
  1.6%3.2%
  5.2%18.4%
 
  62.7%49.8%
  62.2%48.0%
  0.5%1.8%
  37.3%50.2%
  22.9%33.8%
  8.7%10.8%
  5.7%5.6%
 
  2.522.6
  8,665.0124,010,992.0
  6,254.080,755,759.0
  34.7%30.5%
  53.4%42.9%
  2,411.043,255,233.0
  5.5%15.8%
  6.5%10.8%
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I've lived here for 10 years, my husband has lived here for 20+. Beautiful New England town minutes from everything my family needs. It's also about 20 minutes from  More

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Over 7 years ago

Beautiful historic town on the CT Shoreline. Incredible community, excellent schools, and every amenity you can think of right at your fingertips. The downtown area, the  More

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Over 10 years ago

Guilford is great, with a few exceptions. Commuting is nightmare. Don't let your kids hang around 'the green' (town square) because its full of bad kids. Winters are  More

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