Waterford

Town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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Waterford is a town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 19,571 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New London, 2.9 miles SE.

About Waterford

Waterford is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is named after Waterford, Ireland. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 19,571 at the 2020 census. The town center is listed as a census-designated place (CDP) and had a population of 3,074 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$104,820
Median home value
$355,900
Median rent
$1,651/mo
Median age
46
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Waterford, CT population

Waterford had 19,571 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census19,571
Density595 per sq mi (230 per km²)

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

Waterford at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountySoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region
TypeTown
Population19,571 (2020)
Land area32.87 sq mi (85.1 km²)
Water area11.86 sq mi (30.72 km²)
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates41.3517° N, 72.1468° W
ZIP codes06385, 06320, 06375
Official websitewaterfordct.org
Census code (GEOID)0918080280

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

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Frequently asked questions about Waterford

What county is Waterford in?

Waterford is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of Waterford, CT?

19,571 people lived in Waterford at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Waterford, CT?

The main ZIP code is 06385. Other ZIP codes: 06320, 06375.

What is the elevation of Waterford?

46 feet (14 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Waterford?

New London (2.9 mi), Niantic (3.9 mi), East Lyme (4.2 mi), Groton (4.5 mi), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (5.0 mi).

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