West Cornwall

Census-designated place in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

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West Cornwall is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, with 138 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 531 ft (162 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cornwall, 1.9 miles SE.

About West Cornwall

West Cornwall is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Cornwall, Connecticut, United States. It is on the west side of the town, on the east side of the Housatonic River, which forms the border with the town of Sharon. Connecticut Route 128 runs through the village, joining U.S. Route 7 across the Housatonic in Sharon.

West Cornwall was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, West Cornwall had a population of 138.

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Median household income
$175,156
Median home value
$395,800
Median age
61.3
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West Cornwall, CT population

West Cornwall had 138 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census138
Density88 per sq mi (34 per km²)

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

West Cornwall at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyNorthwest Hills Planning Region
TypeCensus-designated place
Population138 (2020)
Land area1.57 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Coordinates41.8642° N, 73.3608° W
ZIP code06796
Census code (GEOID)0982030

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

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Frequently asked questions about West Cornwall

What county is West Cornwall in?

West Cornwall is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of West Cornwall, CT?

138 people lived in West Cornwall at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of West Cornwall, CT?

The ZIP code of West Cornwall is 06796.

What is the elevation of West Cornwall?

531 feet (162 m) above sea level.

What towns are near West Cornwall?

Cornwall (1.9 mi), Cornwall Bridge (4.0 mi), Sharon (4.6 mi), Falls Village (6.5 mi), Goshen (6.6 mi).

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