Old Lyme, CT is a beautiful town in New England with a population of 7,582 and a population density of 316 people per square mile. The town boasts many year-round outdoor activities for visitors and residents, including fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, bird watching, and golfing. Old Lyme offers stunning views along the Connecticut River which is known to be an excellent spot for bird watching. There are also several local businesses such as Maple Acres Farm Market which sells local produce and artisanal goods as well as other unique stores like the Old Lyme Antique Center and Little Fawn Boutique. Other organizations in Old Lyme include the Historical Society of Old Lyme and the Florence Griswold Museum which feature gorgeous gardens as well as art galleries and educational programs. People can also enjoy various live sporting events throughout the year at old Lyme High School such as football games.
The population in Old Lyme is 7,582. There are 329 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Old Lyme is 49.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Old Lyme is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Old Lyme
- 61.0% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 26.5% are married with children
- 12.2% have children, but are single
Race in Old Lyme
- 95.1% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander