Ellington, CT is a small town located in the northeast of Connecticut with 16,339 people. Its population density is 489 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. The local businesses in Ellington include restaurants like Nini's Pizza and East Main Restaurant & Lounge; retail stores such as Tractor Supply Co., Tom's Country Place, and Ellington Family Pharmacy; and services like Ellington Wellness Center, ABC Landscaping, and Precision Automotive. Year-round outdoor activities for residents to enjoy include hiking different trails around the area, fishing at Crystal Lake or West Hill Pond, and camping at Dinosaur State Park. Other organizations within the town include churches like St. John's Episcopal Church and The United Methodist Church of Ellington, as well as local community centers that host various events throughout the year. For sports fans, Ellington hosts an annual 5K race called Ellington Run for Education which raises money for scholarships for local high school graduates.
The population in Ellington is 16,339. There are 480 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ellington is 39.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ellington is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ellington
- 56.0% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 40.9% are married with children
- 13.9% have children, but are single
Race in Ellington
- 87.9% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 5.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander