Durham, Connecticut
Durham: Town in Connecticut, United States
About
Durham is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,388 and a population density of 310 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,137 inhabitants.
The town was created 325 years ago in 1698.
Quick Facts about Durham
| Population : | 7,137 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 06422 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 23.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 226 feet / 69, 52 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1699 (325 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:44:38 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 300 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Durham is located at 41°28'54"N 72°40'52"W (41.4817600, -72.6812100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Durham
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Durham decreased by 3.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,388 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,392 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,362 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,347 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,327 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,276 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,228 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,212 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,191 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,165 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,137 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Durham zip code is 06422.
County name: Middlesex, County
fips: 09007
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People born in Durham (9)
People born in Durham, including politician Elizur Goodrich, businessman Moses Austin, judge Daniel Lyman, .
List
- Dwight Baldwin (American Christian missionary on Maui during the Kingdom of Hawaii) he was born in 29/09/1798
- James Wadsworth (American politician (1819-1891)) he was born in 25/08/1819
- James Wadsworth (American pioneer and philanthropist) he was born in 01/01/1768
- Chauncey Goodrich (American lawyer and politician from Connecticut) he was born in 20/10/1759
- Frederick E. Camp (American military personnel) he was born in 01/07/1832
- Jesse Merwin he was born in 03/04/1783
Schools in Durham
College & universities near Durham, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130697 | Wesleyan University | Middletown (CT) | 06459 |
| 129756 | Middlesex Community College | Middletown (CT) | 06457-4829 |
| 449463 | Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology | Wallingford (CT) | 06492 |
| 128896 | Cortiva Institute-Cromwell | Cromwell (CT) | 06416 |
| 129534 | Holy Apostles College and Seminary | Cromwell (CT) | 06416-2005 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Durham, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
Post offices near Durham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Post Office | Durham (CT) | 06422 |
| Middlefield Post Office | Middlefield (CT) | 06455 |
| Rockfall Post Office | Rockfall (CT) | 06481 |
| Middletown Post Office | Middletown (CT) | 06457 |
| Higganum Post Office | Higganum (CT) | 06441 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Durham , North Carolina The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre. with a population of 285,897 people.
- Durham , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 16,441 people.
- Durham , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 2,651 people.
- Durham , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 1,908 people.
- Durham , Pennsylvania city in United States of America with a population of 1,134 people.
- Durham , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 251 people.
- Durham , Kansas city in Marion County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 20 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 46,013 | A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut. |
| Cromwell | 13,772 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Clinton | 12,881 | Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| East Hampton | 12,747 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Old Saybrook | 9,983 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA |
| Portland | 9,213 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| East Haddam | 8,956 | City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Haddam | 8,150 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Westbrook | 6,842 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Essex | 6,634 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Killingworth | 6,340 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Deep River | 4,419 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Middlefield | 4,350 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Chester | 4,175 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 3,436 | Census designated place |
| Higganum | 1,698 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Durham distances to largest Connecticut cities
