Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden: Town in Connecticut, US
About
Hamden is a town located in the county of New Haven in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 60,960. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 60,294 inhabitants.
The town was created 238 years ago in 1785.
Quick Facts about Hamden
| Population : | 60,294 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | New Haven County |
| Postal code : | 06518, 06514, 06517 |
| Area : | 86246604 km2 |
| Altitude : | 102 feet / 31, 56 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1786 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:54:28 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -1.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hamden is located at 41°23'45"N 72°53'48"W (41.3959300, -72.8967700). It has 2 neighbors: New Haven and Cheshire.
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- Official Website
Official website of Hamden
Hamden has 2 neighbours.
- New Haven The second most populous city in Connecticut. It is located on the New Haven Harbor in southwestern Connecticut. New Haven is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as Yale University and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History.
- Cheshire town in Connecticut
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hamden decreased by 1.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 60,960 | - | census |
| 2011 | 61,628 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 61,814 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 61,634 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 61,508 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 61,444 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 61,174 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 61,003 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 60,790 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 60,556 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 60,294 | -0.43% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Hamden
1 Bassett Park
640 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT 06517, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 West Rock State Park - Lake Wintergreen Parking Area
53-, 55 Main St, Hamden, CT 06514, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Farmington Canal Greenway
Hamden, CT 06511, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Pardee Rose Gardens
180 Park Rd, Hamden, CT 06517, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 West Rock Nature Center
1080 Wintergreen Ave, Hamden, CT 06514, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Hamden
1 Hamden Memorial Town Hall
2364 CT-10, Hamden, CT 06518 ➦ Show Map
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2 Hamden Town General Info
2750 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Hamden (30)
People born in Hamden, including actor Ernest Borgnine, politician Chester D. Hubbard, freestyle skier Jen Hudak, .
List
- Carlton R. Sickles (American politician (1921-2004)) he was born in 15/06/1921
- John Carpenter (American millionaire on the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) he was born in 24/12/1967
- Bruce Campbell (American football offensive tackle) he was born in 25/05/1988
- Chauncey Ives (American sculptor) he was born in 14/12/1810
- Ed Ellis (American football player) he was born in 13/10/1975
- Eddie Wilson (American baseball player (1909-1979)) he was born in 07/09/1909
- Erik Kuselias (American radio personality)
- Henry Austin (American architect) he was born in 04/12/1804
- Henry Gruber (American baseball player) he was born in 14/12/1863
- Henry W. Lee (Bishop of Iowa; Provisional Bishop of Nebraska; Provisional Bishop of Kansas; American Episcopalian bishop) he was born in 29/07/1815
- Jake Hurwitz (American comedian) he was born in 05/08/1985
- Jennifer Barnhart (American actress) she was born in 11/03/1972
- Matt Martin (American ice hockey player) he was born in 30/04/1971
- Richard Davis Anderson (American mathematician) he was born in 17/02/1922
- William Bristol (United States federal judge) he was born in 02/06/1779
- Willis H. Downs (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/09/1866
- Donald Geary (American ice hockey player) he was born in 10/07/1926
- Richard Gagliardi (American ice hockey coach) he was born in 20/09/1933
Schools in Hamden
College & universities near Hamden, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130226 | Quinnipiac University | Hamden (CT) | 06518 |
| 129349 | Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven | North Haven (CT) | 06473 |
| 129002 | Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden | Hamden (CT) | 06514 |
| 130110 | Paier College of Art Inc | Hamden (CT) | 06514-3902 |
| 128498 | Albertus Magnus College | New Haven (CT) | 06511-1189 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hamden, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Hamden
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Post Office | Hamden (CT) | 06518 |
| Mt Carmel Carrier Annex Post Office | Hamden (CT) | 06518 |
| North Haven Post Office | North Haven (CT) | 06473 |
| Hamden Post Office | Hamden (CT) | 06514 |
| Whitneyvill Post Office | Hamden (CT) | 06517 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Hamden , New York human settlement in Delaware County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,200 people.
- Hamden , Ohio village in Ohio, USA with a population of 854 people.
Other cities in New Haven County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Haven County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 130,801 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Waterbury | 106,826 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Meriden | 58,981 | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| West Haven | 54,367 | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| Milford | 53,259 | A city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| Wallingford | 44,076 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Naugatuck | 30,905 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Cheshire | 28,806 | Town in Connecticut |
| East Haven | 28,454 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Branford | 27,736 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates |
| North Haven | 23,556 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Guilford | 22,043 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Southbury | 19,496 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Ansonia | 18,525 | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Madison | 17,924 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Wolcott | 16,565 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hamden distances to largest Connecticut cities
