Redding, CT is a small town located in Fairfield County with the population of 8,831 people as per the U.S Census Bureau. The population density is 287 people per square mile compared to 93 people per square mile for the US overall. Redding has many businesses, outdoor activities, and organizations that make it a great place to live and visit year-round.
There are several local businesses that have called Redding, CT home for many years including The Redding Pharmacy which provides traditional pharmacy services as well as medical supplies and innovative compounding solutions; The Country Emporium which specializes in high-end furniture, accessories and antiques; and The Redding Roadhouse restaurant offering American cuisine with a twist prominently featured on their menu.
Redding is full of year-round outdoor activities from hiking the trails at Collis P Hill State Park or fishing at Bartlett's Pond, to biking along Putnam Memorial State Park trails or skiing along the slopes of Ski Sundown nearby. There are also plenty of walking paths throughout town that wind through beautiful scenery and wildlife preserves like Putnam Memorial State Park.
The Redding Community Center offers an array of programs such as summer camps for kids, yoga classes for adults, and sporting events like basketball tournaments hosted by the local recreation department. Other organizations in town include The Mark Twain Library which hosts weekly book clubs and community events; The Redding Historical Society that preserves the history of this charming New England town; and The Redding Lions Club - a social club dedicated to helping those in need through fundraising efforts.
If you enjoy sports competitions there’s something for everyone in Redding with soccer games at Sportsplex USA and baseball/softball seasons at Regional Field 1 & 2 both located near downtown area. Additionally residents can enjoy watching high school football games at Joel Barlow High School where they have some very talented athletes competing against other teams in Connecticut's South West Conference (SWC).
The population in Redding is 8,831. There are 280 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Redding is 48.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Redding is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Redding
- 67.0% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 36.8% are married with children
- 9.6% have children, but are single
Race in Redding
- 90.6% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander