Wauregan
Census-designated place in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Wauregan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 1,539 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Brooklyn, 2.9 miles N.
- 1,539residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 939 / sq mipopulation density
- 06387ZIP code
About Wauregan
Wauregan is a village located in the northwestern corner of the town of Plainfield, Connecticut, United States. Originally a mill village, Wauregan was established around a cotton mill powered by the Quinebaug River. Wauregan and West Wauregan, across the Quinebaug in the town of Brooklyn, together comprise the Wauregan census-designated place, with a population of 1,539 at the 2020 census.
A 90-acre (360,000 m2) portion of the original village area is listed as a historic district, the Wauregan Historic District, encompassing structures that are directly related to the economic and social activities of the mill. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Extant buildings in the Wauregan historic district include the Wauregan Mill, an H-shaped building built from local fieldstone; James Atwood's home; the two boarding houses; the company store; and over one hundred workers' houses. Architectural styles represented include Greek Revival and Late Victorian architecture.
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Living in Wauregan
- Median household income
- $79,545
- Median home value
- $262,700
- Median rent
- $1,254/mo
- Median age
- 32
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Wauregan had 1,539 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,539 |
|---|---|
| Density | 939 per sq mi (363 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wauregan at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,539 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.64 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7505° N, 71.9149° W |
| ZIP code | 06387 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0980630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wauregan
- East Brooklyn2.9 mi N
- Moosup3.1 mi SE
- Brooklyn3.4 mi NW
- Plainfield4.0 mi S
- Danielson4.4 mi N
- Plainfield Village5.2 mi S
- Sterling6.1 mi SE
- Canterbury6.2 mi SW
- Killingly6.4 mi NE
- Dayville6.7 mi N
- Hampton8.0 mi W
- Pomfret8.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Wauregan
What county is Wauregan in?
Wauregan is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Wauregan, CT?
1,539 people lived in Wauregan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wauregan, CT?
The ZIP code of Wauregan is 06387.
What is the elevation of Wauregan?
187 feet (57 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wauregan?
East Brooklyn (2.9 mi), Moosup (3.1 mi), Brooklyn (3.4 mi), Plainfield (4.0 mi), Danielson (4.4 mi).
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