| Easton, Connecticut | |
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| — Town — | |
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| Coordinates: 41°15′57″N 73°18′03″W / 41.26583°N 73.30083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| NECTA | Bridgeport-Stamford |
| Region | Greater Bridgeport |
| Incorporated | 1845 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Selectman-town meeting |
| - First selectman | Thomas A. Herrmann |
| Area | |
| - Total | 28.6 sq mi (74.1 km2) |
| - Land | 27.4 sq mi (71.0 km2) |
| - Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 7,488 |
| - Density | 273/sq mi (106/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 06612 |
| Area code(s) | 203 |
| FIPS code | 09-23890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213427 |
| Website | www.eastonct.gov |
Easton is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 7,272 at the 2000 census. Easton is among the most affluent communities on the eastern seaboard. Easton contains the historic district of Aspetuck.
The town is a small rural community situated amongst Redding, Monroe, Trumbull, Fairfield, Weston, and Newtown.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.6 square miles (74.2 km²), of which, 27.4 square miles (71.0 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it (4.23%) is water.
Easton was first settled in 1757 by men from Fairfield. In 1762 a congregation called the North Fairfield Society was established, and it gradually evolved into Easton. In 1787 Weston, then including lands now defined as Easton, was incorporated from Fairfield. The area was slow to develop because of the rough hills along the Aspetuck River, and so it was not until 1845 that Easton was incorporated from Weston. Today, while close to the New York metropolitan area, Easton remains a quiet and even rural residential town. Half of the town's property is owned by the Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, the major supplier of water in the area.
On June 1, 1968, the deaf and blind activist Helen Keller died at the age of 87 in her Easton, Connecticut home, where she chose to spend her final days. Her house is still intact today and has been owned by several families since her death.
The 2009 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was a 76-foot Norway spruce that was cut down from a private residence in Easton.
| Historical population of Easton[2] |
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| 1850 | 1,432 |
| 1860 | 1,350 |
| 1870 | 1,288 |
| 1880 | 1,145 |
| 1890 | 1,001 |
| 1900 | 960 |
| 1910 | 1,052 |
| 1920 | 1,017 |
| 1930 | 1,013 |
| 1940 | 1,262 |
| 1950 | 2,165 |
| 1960 | 3,404 |
| 1970 | 4,885 |
| 1980 | 5,962 |
| 1990 | 6,303 |
| 2000 | 7,272 |
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 7,272 people, 2,465 households, and 2,077 families residing in the town. The population density was 265.2 people per square mile (102.4/km²). There were 2,511 housing units at an average density of 91.6/sq mi (35.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.74% White, 0.22% African American, 0.04% Native American, 2.02% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population.
There were 2,465 households out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $125,557, and the median income for a family was $135,055. Males had a median income of $85,777 versus $51,528 for females. The per capita income for the town was $53,885. About 1.9% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over.
| Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005[2] | |||||
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| Party | Active Voters | Inactive Voters | Total Voters | Percentage | |
| Republican | 1,797 | 68 | 1,865 | 35.08% | |
| Democratic | 1,011 | 37 | 1,048 | 19.71% | |
| Unaffiliated | 2,307 | 87 | 2,394 | 45.03% | |
| Minor Parties | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0.17% | |
| Total | 5,124 | 192 | 5,316 | 100% | |
The Route 59 bridge in Easton, which carries more than 10,000 cars and trucks every day over the Mill River, has a substructure rated in critical condition by state safety inspectors. As of early August 2007, the bridge was one of 12 in the southwestern part of the state (including New Haven) with safety inspection ratings so low they are considered to be in critical condition. The ratings for these bridges were worse than the I-35W Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis, which collapsed during rush hour on August 1, 2007.[3]
Easton has two schools, Samuel Staples Elementary school, for children in grades from kindergarten to 5th grade, and Helen Keller Middle School, for children in grades 6 through 8. High school students attend Joel Barlow High School in Redding.
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| Easton, Connecticut | |
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| — Town — | |
| Location in Fairfield County, Connecticut | |
| Coordinates: 41°15′57″N 73°18′03″W / 41.26583°N 73.30083°WCoordinates: 41°15′57″N 73°18′03″W / 41.26583°N 73.30083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| NECTA | Bridgeport-Stamford |
| Region | Greater Bridgeport |
| Incorporated | 1845 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Selectman-town meeting |
| - First selectman | Thomas A. Herrmann |
| Area | |
| - Total | 28.6 sq mi (74.1 km2) |
| - Land | 27.4 sq mi (71.0 km2) |
| - Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 7,488 |
| - Density | 273/sq mi (106/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 06612 |
| Area code(s) | 203 |
| FIPS code | 09-23890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213427 |
| Website | www.eastonct.gov |
Easton is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 7,272 at the 2000 census. Easton contains the historic district of Aspetuck.
The town is a small rural community situated amongst Redding, Monroe, Trumbull, Fairfield, Weston, and Newtown.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.6 square miles (74.2 km²), of which, 27.4 square miles (71.0 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it (4.23%) is water. The city has three named sections/neighborghoods: Easton center, Aspetuck, and Plattsville.
Easton was first settled in 1757 by men from Fairfield. In 1762 a congregation called the North Fairfield Society was established, and it gradually evolved into Easton. In 1787 Weston, then including lands now defined as Easton, was incorporated from Fairfield. The area was slow to develop because of the rough hills along the Aspetuck River, and so it was not until 1845 that Easton was incorporated from Weston. Today, while close to the New York metropolitan area, Easton remains a quiet and even rural residential town. Half of the town's property is owned by the Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, the major supplier of water in the area.
On June 1, 1968, the deaf and blind activist Helen Keller died at the age of 87 in her Easton, Connecticut home, where she chose to spend her final days. Her house is still intact today and has been owned by several families since her death.
The 2009 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was a 76-foot Norway Spruce donated from a private residence in Easton.
| Historical population of Easton[2] | |
| 1850 | 1,432 |
| 1860 | 1,350 |
| 1870 | 1,288 |
| 1880 | 1,145 |
| 1890 | 1,001 |
| 1900 | 960 |
| 1910 | 1,052 |
| 1920 | 1,017 |
| 1930 | 1,013 |
| 1940 | 1,262 |
| 1950 | 2,165 |
| 1960 | 3,404 |
| 1970 | 4,885 |
| 1980 | 5,962 |
| 1990 | 6,303 |
| 2000 | 7,272 |
Easton Volunteer EMS is located at 448 Sport Hill Road and offers the EMT-B certification course. [1] The agency was established in 1946 and currently has two ambulances and a staff of two officers, two career techs and twenty nine volunteers.[2]
The town of Easton is protected 24/7, 365 by the 8 professional firefighters of the Easton Fire Department(EFD). Founded in 1921, the Easton Fire Department is a combination professional/volunteer fire department that operates out of 1 Fire Station, located at 1 Center Rd. in the center of town, and also operate a fire apparatus fleet of 3 Engines, 1 Attack Engine, 1 Haz-Mat. Unit, 1 Brush Unit, and a Command Vehicle. The Easton Fire Department responds to approximately 100 emergency calls annually.
The Easton Police Department (EPD) is located at 700 Morehouse Road. The department includes a K9 unit, D.A.R.E and an animal control unit.[3] The Easton Police Explorer Post 2001 is an affiliated with the department.[4] Easton Police are also first responders for all EMS calls in town. They are all certified MRT’s and can provide oxygen, perform basic first aid, and defibrillation.[5]
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 7,272 people, 2,465 households, and 2,077 families residing in the town. The population density was 265.2 people per square mile (102.4/km²). There were 2,511 housing units at an average density of 91.6/sq mi (35.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.74% White, 0.22% African American, 0.04% Native American, 2.02% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population.
There were 2,465 households out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $125,557, and the median income for a family was $135,055. Males had a median income of $85,777 versus $51,528 for females. The per capita income for the town was $53,885. About 1.9% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over.
| Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005[7] | |||||
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| Party | Active Voters | Inactive Voters | Total Voters | Percentage | |
| Republican | 1,797 | 68 | 1,865 | 35.08% | |
| Democratic | 1,011 | 37 | 1,048 | 19.71% | |
| Unaffiliated | 2,307 | 87 | 2,394 | 45.03% | |
| Minor Parties | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0.17% | |
| Total | 5,124 | 192 | 5,316 | 100% | |
The Route 59 bridge in Easton, which carries more than 10,000 cars and trucks every day over the Mill River, has a substructure rated in critical condition by state safety inspectors. As of early August 2007, the bridge was one of 12 in the southwestern part of the state (including New Haven) with safety inspection ratings so low they are considered to be in critical condition. The ratings for these bridges were worse than the I-35W Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis, which collapsed during rush hour on August 1, 2007.[8]
Easton has three schools, Samuel Staples Elementary school, for children in grades from kindergarten to 5th grade, Helen Keller Middle School, for children in grades 6 through 8, and the private school, Easton Country Day (formerly Pheonix academy). High school students attend Joel Barlow High School in Redding.
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