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Andover, Connecticut

Coordinates: 41°43′58″N 72°22′29″W / 41.73278°N 72.37472°W / 41.73278; -72.37472
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Andover, Connecticut
Town
First Congregational Church (2017)
First Congregational Church (2017)
Official seal of Andover, Connecticut
Seal
Andover's location within Tolland County and Connecticut
Andover's location within the Capitol Planning Region and the state of Connecticut
Map
Map
Map
Coordinates: 41°43′58″N 72°22′29″W / 41.73278°N 72.37472°W / 41.73278; -72.37472
CountryUnited States
U.S. stateConnecticut
CountyTolland
RegionCapitol Region
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First SelectmanJonathan P. Zabel (D)
Area
 • Total
15.7 sq mi (40.7 km2)
 • Land15.5 sq mi (40.0 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation
400 ft (122 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
3,151
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06232
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-01080
GNIS ID213382
Websiteandoverconnecticut.org

Andover is a rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States, roughly 10 miles east of Hartford. The population was 3,151 at the 2020 census.[2]

History

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See also: Andover Center Historic District

Andover was incorporated on May 18, 1848, from Hebron and Coventry. The name is a transfer from Andover, Hampshire, England.[3]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.7 square miles (41 km2), of which 15.5 square miles (40 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (1.53%) is water. A number of small streams and rivers flow in Andover, among which are the Hop River, Burnap Brook, Skungamaug River, and Straddle Brook. Andover Lake is located in the southeastern corner of town.[1]

The town borders Coventry to the Northeast, Columbia to the Southeast, Hebron to the Southwest, and Bolton to the Northwest.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850500—
18605173.4%
1870461−10.8%
1880428−7.2%
1890401−6.3%
1900385−4.0%
1910371−3.6%
19203894.9%
193043010.5%
194056030.2%
19501,03484.6%
19601,77171.3%
19702,09918.5%
19802,1442.1%
19902,54018.5%
20003,03619.5%
20103,3038.8%
20203,151−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
See also: List of Connecticut locations by per capita income

As of the 2020 United States Census, Andover had a population of 3,151.[5]

The racial composition of the population was 89.7% white, 1.4% black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 1.0% from some other race and 6.7% reporting two or more race. 3.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of 2021, 5.7% of the population was born outside the United States. Of the foreign-born population, 5.6% were not US citizens.[6]

As of the 2020 census, the town had 1,271 households, occupying 96% of available housing units. 2.4% of units were for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. The population density was 200.7 inhabitants per square mile (77.5/km2). There were 1,342 housing units at an average density of 85.5 per square mile (33.0/km2). 99.8% of the town's population lived in households, with the remaining 0.2% living in noninstitutionalized group quarters.

99.8% of the town's population lived in households, with the remaining 0.2% living in noninstitutionalized group quarters.

Of the 1,271 households, 58.4% were married couples living together; 17.9% with their own children under 18. 7.5% were cohabitating couples; 1.5% with their own children under 18. 15.7% were male householders with no spouse or partner present; 10.9% living alone and 2.0% with their own children under 18. 18.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present; 10.4% living alone and 2.4% with own children under 18.

Population pyramid 2020
% Males Age Females %
1.0
 
 85+
 
 1.8
1.6
 
 80–84
 
 1.8
3.0
 
 75–79
 
 3.0
4.8
 
 70–74
 
 4.7
7.5
 
 65–69
 
 8.4
10.7
 
 60–64
 
 10.3
8.9
 
 55–59
 
 10.2
8.2
 
 50–54
 
 9.4
6.7
 
 45–49
 
 6.1
4.6
 
 40–44
 
 4.3
4.5
 
 35–39
 
 5.1
6.0
 
 30–34
 
 5.6
5.2
 
 25–29
 
 5.0
6.5
 
 20–24
 
 5.3
7.7
 
 15–19
 
 5.2
5.0
 
 10–14
 
 5.8
3.5
 
 5–9
 
 3.7
4.7
 
 0–4
 
 4.4

The median age was 48.9 years. 50.5% of the population was male and 49.5% female.

97.2% of the population over 25 had a high school diploma or higher. 41.5% had a bachelor's degree or higher and 19.6% had a graduate or professional degree.

As of 2021, the median household income was $102,759, and the median family income was $116,354. Males had a median income of $73,693 versus $57,212 for females. The per capita income for the town was $48,419. 1.6% of the population had an income in the past year that was below the poverty line, all between the ages of 18 and 64.

Of the 1,582 workers 16 years or older, 84.6% drove alone to work. 5.8% carpooled, 0.6% used public transportation, 0.4% walked, and 8.5% worked from home. The mean travel time to work was 26 minutes.[7]

Reported Ethnic Backgrounds, 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates[8]
Ethnicity Percent
England English
25.6
Italy Italian
19.8
Republic of Ireland Irish
19.2
Germany German
8.6
Sweden Swedish
8.0
Quebec French Canadian
6.4
Poland Polish
5.2
France French
3.7
United States American
3.3
Lithuania Lithuanian
2.6
Russia Russian
1.8
Ukraine Ukrainian
1.4
Scotland Scottish
1.2
Other
4.2

Infrastructure

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The Andover Public Library was originally opened in 1896, in the Congregational Church Conference House. It was relocated in 1927 to its present location on Long Hill Road.[2]

Transportation

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The 918 Willimantic-Coventry Express, opperated by CT Transit, is a bus route that offers weekday service to Willimantic, Columbia, Coventry, Bolton, and Hartford.[9]

US 6 runs roughly northwest-southeast through the center of town, connecting Andover to Willimantic and Providence, Rhode Island to the East and Bolton and Hartford to the West.

Route 316 begins in the center of Andover at a junction with Route 6. It runs south, connecting to the neighboring town of Hebron.

Route 87 begins on the Eastern side of Andover at a junction with Route 6. It continues to the Southeast, connecting to neighboring Columbia and eventually terminating just outside of Norwich.

Points of interest

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Education

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Andover is home to Andover Elementary School for grades K–6 while grades 7–12 go to R.H.A.M. middle and high schools.[16]

Politics

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Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 31, 2024[17]
Party Active Voters Inactive Voters Total Voters Percentage
Republican 710 17 727 29.3%
Democratic 676 31 707 28.5%
Minor Parties 36 4 40 1.6%
Unaffiliated 971 33 1,004 40.5%
Total 2,393 85 2,478 100%
Presidential Election Results[18][19]
Year Democratic Republican Third Parties
2024 49.3% 1,032 49.4% 1,035 1.3% 27
2020 50.6% 1,058 47.7% 998 1.7% 35
2016 47.0% 896 46.7% 891 6.3% 121
2012 55.1% 976 43.7% 774 1.2% 22
2008 58.4% 1,090 39.9% 745 1.7% 31
2004 54.4% 980 44.1% 796 1.5% 28
2000 54.9% 871 38.2% 609 6.9% 111
1996 48.5% 711 32.7% 480 18.8% 275
1992 40.0% 634 30.2% 480 29.8% 472
1988 47.5% 604 50.9% 649 1.6% 21
1984 36.5% 435 63.5% 758 0.00% 0
1980 32.5% 374 47.9% 552 19.6% 226
1976 47.8% 487 51.6% 526 0.6% 6
1972 41.3% 446 57.7% 624 1.0% 11
1968 44.0% 419 49.1% 469 6.9% 66
1964 52.3% 556 47.7% 508 0.00% 0
1960 46.6% 391 56.4% 505 0.00% 0
1956 32.7% 240 67.3% 494 0.00% 0

Local government in Andover is organized by a board of selectmen, consisting of 5 members. Per the town charter, no political party can have more than three members on the board at one time. As of 2025 the first selectman was Jeffrey J. Maguire (D) and the vice first selectman was Jeffrey A. Murray (R). The board also included Scott R. Person (D), Anne Peterson Cremè (D), and one vacant seat. The next election is scheduled for 2027.[20]

The approved town budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 was $12,836,706.61.[21]

Andover is a part of District 55 for the Connecticut House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Steve Weir since 2023.[22] In the Connecticut State Senate, Andover is a part of District 4, represented by Democrat MD Rahman since 2023.[23] At the federal level, Andover is located in Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District, which has been represented by Democrat Joe Courtney since 2007.[24]

Notable People

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References

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  19. ^ "2024 Connecticut Election Results". AP News.
  20. ^ "Board of Selectmen | Andover, CT". www.andoverconnecticut.org.
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  23. ^ "MD Rahman". CT Mirror.
  24. ^ "Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT2, 2007-2026], Representative for Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District". GovTrack.us.
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