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Encyclopedia > Simsbury, Connecticut

Simsbury is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 23,234. The town was incorporated as Connecticut's twenty-first town in May 1670. Hartford County is located in the north central part of the state of Connecticut. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 48th 5,549 sq mi  14,371 km² 70 miles  113 km 110 miles  177 km 12. ... 1670 was a common year beginning on a Saturday in countries using the Julian calendar and a Wednesday in countries using the Gregorian calendar. ...


There are four census-designated places in Simsbury: Simsbury Center, Tariffville, Weatogue, and West Simsbury. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Simsbury Center is a census-designated place located in Hartford County, Connecticut. ... Tariffville is a census-designated place located in Hartford County, Connecticut. ... Weatogue is a census-designated place and village located in Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut. ... West Simsbury is a census-designated place located in Hartford County, Connecticut. ...


The first steel mill in the history of the United States opened in Simsbury in 1728. The old steel cable of a colliery winding tower Steel is a metal alloy whose major component is iron, with carbon being the primary alloying material. ... Events Astronomical aberration discovered by the astronomer James Bradley Swedish academy of sciences founded at Uppsala The founding of the University of Havana (Universidad de la Habana), Cubas most well-established university. ...


The Ethel Walker School and Westminster School are private schools both located in Simsbury. The International Skating Center of Connecticut is also located in Simsbury. Founded in 1911, The Ethel Walker School was one of the first college preparatory schools for girls in the country. ... Motto: Dat Deus Incrementum The Royal College of St. ...


Three of the four state parks in Hartford County: Penwood State Park, Stratton Brook State Park, and Talcott Mountain State Park are located in Simsbury.


Simsbury's sister city is Wittmund, Germany. This article is about partnerships between towns distant from each other; see Twin cities for the unrelated concept of physically neighbouring cities. ... Wittmund is a town in Lower Saxony, capital of the district Wittmund. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 88.9 km² (34.3 mi²). 87.7 km² (33.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.25% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 23,234 people, 8,527 households, and 6,591 families residing in the town. The population density was 264.8/km² (685.7/mi²). There were 8,739 housing units at an average density of 99.6/km² (257.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.30% White, 1.17% African American, 0.09% Native American, 2.12% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 1.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 8,527 households out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.12. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $82,996, and the median income for a family was $97,008. Males had a median income of $70,519 versus $42,136 for females. The per capita income for the town was $39,710. 2.2% of the population and 1.0% of families were below the poverty line. 1.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Simsbury, Connecticut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (460 words)
Simsbury is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
The town was incorporated as Connecticut's twenty-first town in May 1670.
There are four census-designated places in Simsbury: Simsbury Center, Tariffville, Weatogue, and West Simsbury.
Simsbury Trojans Youth Football - News (353 words)
The Simsbury Youth Football Trojans were formerly known as the Simsbury-Avon Chiefs, and have played locally for many years.
In addition, we provide a level of coaching that is second to none in the greater Simsbury area.
In – person registration for the Simsbury Youth Football League – Trojans 2006 season will be held on Sunday, April 30th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and again on Wednesday, May 3rd, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Marys School gym in Simsbury.
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