Redding, Connecticut

Redding is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,270.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,270 people, 2,918 households, and 2,413 families residing in the town. The population density is 101.4/km² (262.5/mi²). There are 3,086 housing units at an average density of 37.8/km² (98.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.15% White, 0.75% African American, 0.07% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 1.48% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Related Topics:
Census - ² - 2000 - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 2,918 households out of which 42.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% are married couples living together, 5.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% are non-families. 13.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.83 and the average family size is 3.13.

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In the town the population is spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.0 males.

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The median income for a household in the town is $104,137, and the median income for a family is $109,250. Males have a median income of $77,882 versus $52,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $50,687. 1.8% of the population and 1.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Related Topics:
Per capita income - Poverty line

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The two secondary schools are named Joel Barlow High School and John Read Middle School.

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Mark Twain died in Redding in 1910.

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Bridgeport Hydraulic is a major landowner.

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The book "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier was based in Redding during the Revolutionary War.

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Their high school football team had a winning season in 1987, since then, it has been absolutly terrible. One theory is that most of the good athletes play soccer.

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