Wolcott, CT is a small town in New Haven county with a population of 16,232 and a population density of 811 people per square mile. It's located just over 20 miles from the state capital, Hartford, and is known for its rural beauty and proximity to several major cities such as Waterbury and New Haven. The town is home to an array of local businesses including the Wolcott Country Market, Arrigoni Winery, Salty Dog Clothing Company, and more. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at Hubbard Park, fishing on Lake Quassapaug or spending a day at the beach at Naugatuck State Forest. There are also several clubs and organizations in the Wolcott area such as The Rotary Club or Friends of Animals. Finally, you can attend many local sporting events like the annual Turkey Bowl football game or watch your favorite teams play baseball at Dunning Field in Watertown.
The population in Wolcott is 16,232. There are 794 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wolcott is 45.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wolcott is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wolcott
- 54.3% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 33.4% are married with children
- 8.9% have children, but are single
Race in Wolcott
- 91.4% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander