Canterbury

Town in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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Canterbury is a town in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 5,045 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 351 ft (107 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scotland, 4.0 miles W.

About Canterbury

Canterbury is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 5,045 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Canterbury

Median household income
$103,198
Median home value
$334,200
Median rent
$924/mo
Median age
48.4
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Canterbury, CT population

Canterbury had 5,045 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,045
Density126 per sq mi (49 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Canterbury at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyNortheastern Connecticut Planning Region
TypeTown
Population5,045 (2020)
Land area39.94 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Water area0.26 sq mi (0.68 km²)
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates41.6940° N, 72.0091° W
ZIP codes06331, 06350
Official websitecanterbury-ct.org
Census code (GEOID)0915012130

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Canterbury

What county is Canterbury in?

Canterbury is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of Canterbury, CT?

5,045 people lived in Canterbury at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Canterbury, CT?

The main ZIP code is 06331. Other ZIP codes: 06350.

What is the elevation of Canterbury?

351 feet (107 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Canterbury?

Scotland (4.0 mi), Plainfield Village (4.5 mi), Sprague (5.4 mi), Plainfield (5.6 mi), Jewett City (6.2 mi).

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