Willimantic, Connecticut is a small city with a population of 18,150 according to the US Census Bureau. It has a population density of 3,990 people per square mile, which is less than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The city is situated on the Willimantic River and offers plenty of activities and entertainment for locals and visitors. Local businesses include The Bookworm Bookstore & Café, Oasis Hookah Lounge & Café, Big Y World Class Market, and many others. Year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, kayaking are popular in Willimantic. There are also several organizations like Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM), Windham Theatre Guild, and Run for Justice that provide assistance to local members of the community. In addition to local sporting events like the Men’s Soccer Tournament hosted by Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU), there are also minor league baseball games played at Dodd Stadium in nearby Norwich.
The population in Willimantic is 18,150. There are 4,127 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Willimantic is 29.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Willimantic is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Willimantic
- 24.0% are married
- 10.2% are divorced
- 25.9% are married with children
- 34.3% have children, but are single
Race in Willimantic
- 47.0% are White
- 5.0% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 43.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander