Wolcott, Connecticut
Wolcott: Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
About
Wolcott is a town located in the county of New Haven in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,680 and a population density of 791 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,565 inhabitants.
The town was created 228 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Wolcott
| Population : | 16,565 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | New Haven County |
| Postal code : | 06716 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 203 |
| Area : | 21.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199, 260 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1796 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:53:54 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 785 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wolcott is located at 41°36'8"N 72°59'12"W (41.6023200, -72.9867700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wolcott
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wolcott decreased by 0.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,680 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,733 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,756 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,724 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,716 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,664 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,621 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,639 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,648 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,587 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,565 | -0.13% | estimation process |
People born in Wolcott (6)
People born in Wolcott, including physician and author William Alcott, teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer Amos Bronson Alcott, clockmaker Seth Thomas, .
List
- Christopher Wolcott (Ohio lawyer) he was born in 17/12/1820
- Jessica Molaskey (American singer) she was born in 09/01/1962
- Anthony Fantano (American music critic) he was born in 28/10/1985
Schools in Wolcott
College & universities near Wolcott, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480736 | Ace Cosmetology and Barber Training Center | Waterbury (CT) | 06705 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wolcott, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Wolcott
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Post Office | Marion (CT) | 06444 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Wolcott , Vermont town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States with a population of 1,680 people.
- Wolcott , New York village in New York, United States with a population of 1,600 people.
- Wolcott , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 970 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. |
| Hamden | 60,294 | Town in Connecticut, US |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Wolcott distances to largest Connecticut cities
