Waterford, CT is a small coastal town located in New London County, Connecticut. With a population of 19,558 people and a population density of 577 people per square mile, this charming town provides a suburban atmosphere with abundant access to nature and outdoor activities. There are many local businesses to explore such as organic farms, seafood markets, bookstores, and restaurants. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and swimming at one of the beaches or in Long Island Sound. There are also plenty of other organizations such as community theater groups and art galleries for those interested in the arts. Other local events include Waterford Idol singing competition and the annual Waterford Days street fair. For sports fans there are several youth sporting leagues like Little League Baseball and other competitive high school sports teams that compete locally as well as statewide.
The population in Waterford is 19,558. There are 598 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Waterford is 46.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Waterford is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Waterford
- 54.2% are married
- 11.7% are divorced
- 29.8% are married with children
- 10.5% have children, but are single
Race in Waterford
- 83.8% are White
- 2.9% are Black
- 4.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander