Pomfret, Connecticut
Pomfret: Town in Connecticut, United States
About
Pomfret is a town located in the county of Windham in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,247 and a population density of 105 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,196 inhabitants.
The town was created 311 years ago in 1712.
Quick Facts about Pomfret
| Population : | 4,196 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Windham County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 40.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1713 (311 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:11:13 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 103 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pomfret is located at 41°53'51"N 71°57'45"W (41.8976000, -71.9625700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Pomfret
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pomfret decreased by 1.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,247 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,230 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,217 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,200 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,178 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,165 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,153 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,173 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,205 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,203 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,196 | -0.17% | estimation process |
People born in Pomfret (18)
People born in Pomfret, including astronomer Arnold Richard Klemola, politician Asa Lyon, politician Thomas P. Grosvenor, .
List
- Benjamin Ruggles (American senator for Ohio (1783-1857)) he was born in 21/02/1783
- John P. Cushman (American judge (1784-1848)) he was born in 08/03/1784
- Archie Owen Dawson (United States federal judge) he was born in 09/10/1898
- Louise Chandler Moulton (American poet, story-writer and critic) she was born in 10/04/1835
- Charles H. Grosvenor (Union Army general) he was born in 20/09/1833
- Darius Sessions (Rhode Island colonial deputy governor) he was born in 17/08/1717
- Joseph Whipple Congdon (American attorney and plant collector) he was born in 01/01/1834
- Roswell Park (American surgeon) he was born in 04/05/1852
- Henry Sabin (American educator) he was born in 23/10/1829
- Lemuel Goodell (American politician) he was born in 27/11/1800
- Ann Hall (Miniature painter) she was born in 01/01/1792
- Francis Bertody Sumner (American oceanographer) he was born in 01/08/1874
- Ebenezer Crafts (American settler and teacher) he was born in 22/09/1740
- George Warren Dresser (1837-1883) he was born in 15/09/1837
- Roswell Eaton Goodell he was born in 21/10/1825
Schools in Pomfret
College & universities near Pomfret, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130217 | Quinebaug Valley Community College | Danielson (CT) | 06239-1436 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pomfret, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Pomfret
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pomfr Post Office | Pomfret (CT) | 06258 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Pomfret , Vermont town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States with a population of 849 people.
Other cities in Windham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Windham County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 24,463 | Town in Connecticut |
| Willimantic | 17,737 | Town in the U. |
| Killingly Center | 17,282 | City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Plainfield | 15,084 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Putnam | 9,372 | Town in Connecticut |
| Thompson | 9,371 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Brooklyn | 8,280 | Town in Connecticut |
| Woodstock | 7,834 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Canterbury | 5,088 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Ashford | 4,246 | Town of the United States |
| Danielson | 4,006 | Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Sterling | 3,764 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Moosup | 3,231 | Census designated place |
| Chaplin | 2,232 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Hampton | 1,841 | City in Connecticut |
| Eastford | 1,800 | Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Pomfret distances to largest Connecticut cities
